This lyrical piece is very challenging with many wide leaps in both hands. The independence that is required between the hands puts it at the forefront of evolving marimba technique. Very impressive!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Terry Winter Owens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gackstatter explores the ancient mysteries of the Aztec people with this exciting work for wind ensemble. The driving, percussive multi-meter vigor that characterizes most of the piece is broken up by several free, aleatoric sections, utilizing many special…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Violin Feature
Gackstatter cleverly combines three popular fiddle tunes into one toe-tapping feature for solo violin (fiddle) and string orchestra.Program NotesThis arrangement of three famous fiddle tunes was originally done for pianist/violinist/singer…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for two drum sets, Drum-e Piece No. 2 certainly stands out from other multi-percussion duets! Split rhythmic lines between the players, street beats, and improvised solos are all incorporated, making this piece a sure crowd-pleaser!Program NotesDrum-e…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ian McClaflin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Driving syncopation in the percussion and low brass provide the foundation for the long, soaring melodies in the woodwinds that follow. Roles reverse and eventually the raucous syncopation wins over. Images of soaring above the clouds will keep your students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the breathtaking views of the Flint Hills and the paintings of Mark Flickenger, this symphony is designed to be performed with his artwork projected onto screens on stage. Through the music and art, we can deepen our appreciation for what’s in our…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Terra Incognita
As the title implies, you are about to enter a realm of mystery and excitement! Ancient cartographers labeled unexplored regions on their maps as "terra incognita" and in one instance wrote Here Be Dragons, signifying the peril that lay ahead…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Terra Incognita
As the title implies, you are about to enter a realm of mystery and excitement! Ancient cartographers labeled unexplored regions on their maps as "terra incognita" and in one instance wrote Here Be Dragons, signifying the peril that lay ahead…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow & stately opening, the spirit journeys to a place of rhythmic excitement with driving percussion, vocal effects, and long, lyrical lines.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band
Listen to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
("Too Much Coffee")
Written to be a percussion showpiece in a Latin style, Nimus Capulus is fast, frenetic, and fun—a challenge for the entire group. With a fugue in the middle section for the woodwinds, optional open percussion improvisations, and brass…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications