One of most hauntingly beautiful folk songs is given a fresh new modern treatment by composer Jason K. Nitsch. Jason keeps the mysterious integrity of the song, while adding colorful timbres and textures in winds and percussion, along with creative harmonic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Soaring themes and dazzling fanfares collide in this exuberant work. A multitude of harmonies, melodies and meter changes are seamlessly woven together to create a piece that works equally well as a concert opener / closer. Absolutely stellar!
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Hymn for Band
With a keen understanding of the developing band, Jason Nitsch has crafted a lovely original hymn for concert band. Full of lush jazzy harmonies, memorable melodies and a variety of textures, Casu Consulto will keep you interested from…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece is a musical realization of a somewhat whimsical conversation between these three instruments. Each instrument is featured in cadenza-like solo sections, allowing them to voice their own thoughts, as well as throwing them out into the mix.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With hints of the medieval, Childgrove has everything a developing band could want. Several solo and tutti sections allow for players to explore their musicianship while melodies and countermelodies flow throughout the band.Program NotesCommissioned by The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Your students and your audience alike will enjoy this ghoulish musical adventure! With a mysterious opening that utilizes the percussion for a "creepy" effect, the battle between good and evil ensues in The Curse of El Rojo Grande. Who will win? We leave that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Celebration of the Preoccupation with the Demonstration of the Manipulation of Complex Musical Notation
As the title implies, Destination Cincopation is a rhythmically driven work that explores the time signatures 5/4, 3/4, and 4/4 and all of the possible…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A setting of the traditional Chinese Folk Song Liuyang River. Although some liberties have been taken, special effort was made to preserve the original spirit and beauty of this work in its new setting.Program NotesThis piece was commissioned by marimba…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This hauntingly beautiful folk tune has all of the drama that you’d want out of a lyrical ballad. Jason’s fresh harmonic palette works perfectly with this melody and provides ample opportunities to work on expressiveness and sensitivity while also stretching…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Written to be performed at the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic, Parallel Dimensions is a double concerto for percussion septet. The two solo parts feature the players on xylophone, vibraphone, toms, timbales, & congas. Perfect for showcasing the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications