This bravura piece for six drummers alternates sections of strict rhythm with unmeasured sections which include randomly repeated events.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet Category…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ain’t Got No Penguin Blues is a fun jazzy introduction to the blues form for grade 2 string orchestra. Each section plays the melody and there are opportunities for students to try improvisation and swinging eighth notes.Program NotesAin’t Got No Penguin…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 2-movement work was written for Goto's wife, Akiko. The first air features a rhapsodic opening alternating between mallets and hands, followed by a dance-like 6/8. The second air expands on the dance-like nature of the first and even has a nod to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The formula for this creative work is no secret! Start with a darkly mysterious opening and then add some spirited percussion and lively wind parts of moderate technical demands. And finally top it all off with easy but compelling aleatoric woodwind effects…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
All Creatures of Our God & King is an exceptional work based upon the well-known hymn tune of the same name. Both musical and sonorous, the composer extracts every ounce of percussion power available at the spectacular mid point, which transitions to a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebrating the rhythmic drive, intensity and fun of fiddle music, American Fiddle Fanfare a great concert opener or festival choice with each section getting a piece of the action. Inspired by the bow technique and foot-stomping of a barn dance, this…
Style:
String
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An excellent choice for concerts and festivals, Americana! is an accessible (and fun) addition to any program. A tribute to community bands in America, this piece will be a favorite for your band and your audiences!Program NotesAmericana! was commissioned for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
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
Depicting a famous battle between Custer and a Cheyenne Indian village, Battle of Washita captures the anguish of the conflict. A haunting saxophone solo calls to the dawn to be interrupted by the soldiers invading the village and the battle begins. Chaos…
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