...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
A delightful arrangement of O Come All Ye Faithful for brass ensemble. This holiday work is suitable for many settings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist Category: Brass;…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting conclusion.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender woodwind section, the brass carry this work to it's exciting conclusion.Program NotesCommissioned…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece opens freely with a quick 32nd note pattern to be repeated ad lib with written dead strokes to be interspersed throughout. Out of this section comes a more structured multi-meter section (4/4, 7/4, 5/4, 6/4) before settling in 10/8. Independent…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A powerful and thematic work, Breakthrough was inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall. The music composition utilizes brief fragments of the East and West German National Anthems for much of the work's nucleus. Also included as a motive for the work is the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A delightful suite based on a few of our favorite insects. The opening The Prelude suggests many of the creatures we regard as Bugs. The underwater beginnings of the Dragonfly cascade into a religious setting depicting the raying Mantis. Black Widow is set in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
Another fantastic holiday brass ensemble arrangement from Roger Cichy.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist Category: Brass; Percussion
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Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free, improvisatory opening, Choice moves into a rhythmically exciting dance-like section in 6/8. The performer is required to play polyrhythms between the hands as if the music can’t decide whether it is in 6/8 or 2/4. It then dies down into a final…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Sextet Feature
High energy piece with much interplay within the soloist group and between the soloists and the band.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard + 6 Duration: 12:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications