Planet Hunter is an energetic work for beginners to help them develop skill on their lower string notes. Musically, the piece depicts the intensity and excitement of discovering new planets!Program NotesPlanet Hunter is an energetic work for beginners to help…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Salida Principio loosely translates to "exit principal," as the piece was written to honor a high school principal on her retirement. This dynamic work is a short overture with many rhythmic twists and pizzazz.
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2019 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Simmons Island is an exciting piece that will challenge intermediate string players to play fast, syncopated rhythms as well as beautiful legato phrases in the slower lyrical section. It depicts the waves of Lake Michigan crashing along the shore of Simmons…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Grooves are exactly what they say. Each groove explores a different rhythm/feel based around the compact set up of snare drum, bass drum, and hi-hat. Once you play through these three groves, you will find it very difficult to stop.Program NotesThree…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nicholaus Meyers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The word "tocsin" means "alarm" and refers to the shrieking repetitive chord, which appears at the beginning of the world in the woodwinds and percussion. Like many of Stamp's works, this piece explores multiple key center simultaneously while creating an…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications