Based on the house spirit/demon of the same name from Lithuanian mythology, Aitvaras is a rhythmically driving trio for vibraphone, marimba, & djembe.Program NotesAitvaras is a trio for vibes, marimba, and djembe. This short work is based on the house…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Vince Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Taken from the original version for Jazz ensemble by David Samuel, Caryn Wiegand Neidhold has realized it for the young string orchestra. It is a bluesy, swinging chart with lots of tutti rhythms making this an excellent choice for a young ensemble just…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David Samuel, Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Brave Fires, featuring Drum Set, is a cool and fun new work about a serious subject. Composer Caryn Wiegand Neidhold writes “Brave Fires honors the families impacted by devastating forest fires in Northern Nevada and Northern California and recognizes…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Cellar Door is a magical journey through many different soundscapes, moods and textures that features solo vibraphone throughout.Program NotesCellar Door is a collection of themes I accumulated over my high school career. It was written as a tribute to the Mt…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Edward Witt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Coventry Storm is an arrangement based on the classic Coventry Carol. Full of dialogue between the players, this piece is as enjoyable as it is demanding.Program NotesCoventry Storm is an arrangement based on the classic Coventry Carol. It begins slowly with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Edward Witt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jam among the stars with Galaxy Jam, an inventive rock take on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in E minor. The jam section encourages your students to be creative with instrument percussion improv and solos with suggested notes.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A Place and a Time is a piece about nostalgia. Think back to any point in your life that you can look back on and have great memories. After hearing this piece, hopefully something of it reminds you of those times. As much as we cherish good memories, part of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Vince Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pulse is a short and exciting burst of musical energy for four marimbists inspired by the music of indoor drumline shows. The piece offers four percussionists the chance to have a great time playing fun music with each other on an instrument we love so much.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Vince Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Even the youngest students get to play Vivaldi’s beloved Four Seasons in this inventive arrangement. All string sections use tremolo and col legno in addition to fermatas, cesuras, and aleatoric elements that require students to watch the conductor closely.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Ahoy Ye Mateys, your beginning string players will love this pirate inspired piece written in dramatic e minor. The lilting ¾ time will have your musicians and audiences dreaming of adventure on the high seas. You will be glad you selected this fun and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Caryn Wiegand Neidhold
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing