Experience three familiar folksongs in a setting that is suitable for contest as well as concert programming. Froggie Goes A-Courtin', Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair and When Johnny Comes Marching Home are given the full treatment in this varied…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The familiar bolero rhythm permeates this entire work that is reminiscent of Ravel's “Bolero.” While not a transcription, Del Borgo's Bolero pays homage to the great French composer in that it makes use of similar material that is original while maintaining…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Charleston is meant to depict experiences in the city of Charleston, SC. The first movement Harbourview is an unhurried chorale-like setting with several short motives that reflect the peaceful motion of the harbor surrounding the city of Charleston. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
“Veni, Creatus Spiritus” is one of the best known Gregorian chants. The beauty of the melodic line lends itself to presentation in a variety of styles. This tone poem is a very accessible, yet serious piece of music with appeal to both players and listeners.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The warmth and vitality of Irish folk music is evident in this exciting setting of “Bold Brennan on the Moor”, “Londonderry Air”, and “Irish Washer Woman”. The three sections of Irish Rhapsody provide excellent contrast and allow the players to display…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Lacuna is a solo for marimba with percussion trio accompaniment. The first section is a combination of chordal and independent stickings in the solo marimba part over an ostinato in the vibraphone. The second section is a combination of two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Magnolia Pastorale was written for marimba and piano duo set to a peaceful and calm chorale-like setting. Composed in a loose ternary form with rapid passages in the middle section, this duo serves both instruments in lilting tranquil melodic passages…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Modus Operandi is a combination of two distinct melodies. The first is a blues scale over a constantly moving sixteenth note motive. The second is a traditional invention from the Baroque. Both styles fuse together in a unique combination of contrasting…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A delightful work for trombone and marimba that captures the playful nature of both instruments. Fun and lighthearted, Music and Motion would be great on your next recital or concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Give your string group an opportunity to dream a bit with this lyric original work that develops expression and the give-and-take of a more sophisticated composition.Program NotesThis warm and Romantic work for strings was written for the composer's daughter'…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications