Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the instruments blend amorphously to form a single sound rather than emphasizing any one instrument.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet fanfare, please. Trumpets and percussion introduce the musical material in this very heart-grabbing piece. Horns play a lead role in making this dramatic piece an audience capturing masterpiece for band.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2001 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Steinohrt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Attaching such objects as tambourine jingles, guitar string, coins, aluminum packets filled with rice, & rubber erasers, Von Hansen has created a unique work for solo vibraphone, extending the sonic palette and keeping audiences and performers engaged.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Zephyr is a lovely piece with sweet tonal language and written with clear idiomatic considerations. Zephyr would be a fine companion piece on any recital.Program NotesZephyr is a lovely piece with sweet tonal language and written with clear idiomatic…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Guillaume Le Picard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications