The Aegean Symphony is comprised of four narrative movements telling the story of four Greek mythological legends. Phaeton's ill fated chariot ride across the sky, Sisyphus' doomed eternity of frustration, the origin of the Pan flute, and Pandora's curiosity…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fun and impressive! Perfect for the beginning band concert, Atlantic Coast Overture piece pairs rhythmic motives throughout several sections of the band and utilizes each instrument to the fullest.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: Standard…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beasts & Monsters Suite is a work composed of five short descriptive movements, each featuring a mythological creature. The work is scored for a full complement of winds and percussion, and is highly rhythmic in nature.Program NotesBeasts & Monsters…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The opening motive of Chant is stated in the solos in the trombone and horn. Shifting to a faster tempo, the theme goes through a variety of keys and instrumentation, placing heavy technical demands upon the entire ensemble. The atmosphere changes, as the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This concerto is in three connected movements and features the soloist on a variety of instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, bells, and crotales and a large percussion battery with two snare drums, multiple toms, brake drums, and bass drum.
Grade Level…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion feature
This concerto is in three connected movements and features the soloist on a variety of instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, bells, and crotales and a large percussion battery with two snare drums, multiple toms, brake drums, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This concerto is in three connected movements and features the soloist on a variety of instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, bells, and crotales and a large percussion battery with two snare drums, multiple toms, brake drums, and bass drum.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
The Concerto for Percussion Solo and Wind Ensemble is in three connected movements and features the soloist on a variety of instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, bells, and crotales and a large percussion battery with two snare…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance Diabolique begins with a distant call in the solo horn part, which beckons the listener into a turbulent musical landscape. The slow introduction fades into the distance, with the percussion section heralding the arrival of the fast section. The band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Discata Mexicana is a great piece for early band with plenty of flavorful percussion parts to spice it up. Maracas and claves give it the Mexican flair, while clever use of syncopation makes this piece sound as impressive as is it fun to play.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John D. Newsome
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications