Holiday
A powerful and exciting presentation of five carols (“Joy to the World,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," “Greensleeves,” and “Angels We Have Heard On High”) gives the concert band the opportunity to display both rhythmic and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Dead by Kevin Joest is a unique piece for Marimba and 3-part speaking chorus. Each vocal part should have 2 or more performers, as there is a section where each part is split, as well as for the performers to balance with the marimba part.Program NotesMy…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kevin Joest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based around an Afro-Cuban rhythm called the Naningo, Hornaningo is in a 6/8 groove, mostly present in the marimba part. The piece begins with the introduction of the groove and base melodic and harmonic material in the marimba, colored by the horn. The main…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
Composer:
Kevin Joest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The distinctive, unique nature of Israeli folk music is evident in this tryptich setting of “Hanukah Song”, “Hatikvah”, and “Havah Nagilah”. While technically and musically demanding, this fiery work for concert band will make a stunning impact on audiences.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
Based on four different noels; “Sing We Noel”, “The First Noel”, “Noel Nouvelet” and “Noel, Noel”, this joyous holiday piece makes full use of the color and power of the modern symphonic band. With a variety of textures and ample percussion to create…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joest's conventional harmonies, peaceful textures, and simple melodic line and motive make for a wonderfully soothing piece. Be sure to add this one to your next recital.Program NotesRhapsodic Aprismatism was a response to a lot of turbulence in my life…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kevin Joest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Carnival of the Animals is one of the great French composer's best-known works is transcribed for symphonic band and narrator. An excellent example of programmatic music from the Romantic era, this is a demanding but playable setting of six of the movements…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Saint-Saens, Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here is a three movement work comprised of Cakewalk, Sarabande and Gigue. These traditional dance forms have been used by composers in several different musical eras. Each movement can stand on its own or as part of the suite.Program NotesSinfonia a la Danza…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This profound setting of the familiar William Billings hymn “Chester” is the basis for the material in this dramatic tone poem for symphonic band. The hymn tune is presented in a straightforward fashion after the powerful introduction. This is followed by the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications