Program NotesAs the sun rises, the sleeping carousel slowly awakens welcoming the happy people who have come to enjoy its pleasures. Throughout the day, they ride round and round, smiling and laughing with endless delight. As darkness approaches, the people…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I first heard this melody years ago only to discover that it was a beloved English hymn written by C.H.H. Parry. I heard it again in the film CHARIOTS OF FIRE. It has continued to haunt me with it’s graceful nobility. In this setting for wind orchestra, I…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with optional treble choir)
Majestic! For concert band with optional treble choir, My Father's World opens with a noble introduction leading to a tender exposition of the hymn, then develops through a series of melodic variations, always superimposed on the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement of My Father's World for SATB choir and piano/organ is based off of Zaninelli's setting of the same hymn for wind orchestra. His original counterlines, obligati and descants combine to create a beautifully rich work for choir.Program…
Style:
Mixed Choir
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Nightingale is a work for piccolo and xylophone. In writing this work it was my intention to share with others my personal feelings about these two instruments. The bravura virtuosity of these instruments can be easily found in countless works however, I…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The three-movement suite Nostalgic Dances was inspired by experiences Zaninelli had as a pianist during the second world war, playing waltzes, fox trots, polkas, rhumbas, square dances, cha-chas, tarantellas, etc.Program NotesAt the age of 12, I began playing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The three-movement suite Nostalgic Dances was inspired by experiences Zaninelli had as a pianist during the second world war, playing waltzes, fox trots, polkas, rhumbas, square dances, cha-chas, tarantellas, etc.Program NotesAt the age of 12, I began playing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This new setting by Zaninelli magically captures the pastoral charm of this famous 18th century Christmas carol.Program NotesThis new setting by Zaninelli magically captures the pastoral charm of this famous 18th century Christmas carol.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Mixed Choir
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ol' Sailors' Legends, for trombone and piano, has a folk vibe and was inspired by reading stories about ocean mysteries, legends and superstitions.Program NotesWritten by Jane K (Evgeniya Kozhevnikova) in 2022 for Michael Stanton, Ol' Sailors' Legends is a…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Evgeniya Kozhevnikova
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prayerful and tender, this intensely moving work combines the text of Pie Jesu and that of the Kyrie.Program NotesPrayerful and tender, this intensely moving work combines the text of Pie Jesu and that of the Kyrie.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Duration: 5:…
Style:
Mixed Choir
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications