Music composed for the ballet can be dramatic, moody, lyrical, and rhythmically compelling. Ballet Music offers all of these as it ranges from expressive chorales to haunting blues to spirited dance rhythms. Unlike anything in the repertoire, Ballet Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Concertino for Marimba and Wind Ensemble is a fun and accessible piece for the developing marimbist. This two mallet work with band is perfect for the high school or college ensemble wanting to feature a talented percussionist.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the first note to the last, it’s off to the races with Gallop. Fast but playable woodwind lines combine with exciting brass and percussion to produce a rhythmic engine that creates suspense as it propels the music forward. This is great fun to play and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Heartland begins with an endearing melody, evoking the calm, peaceful grandeur of America’s Great Plains. A contrasting boisterous dance is filled with strong rhythms, fun meter changes and quick riffs that pile upon each other. This is beautiful, exciting…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
John Paulson has freely arranged selected melodies from the Gaspar Sanz 1674 guitar method book, Instrucción de Música sobre la Guitarra Española, into a charming multi-movement suite for band. Each movement has a decidedly different character: stately,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The merengue has always captivated musicians, dancers, and listeners alike with its high energy and exciting rhythms. John Paulson’s original Merengue captures the irresistible charm and vitality of the traditional dance music, providing a fun, electrifying…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Spanish word serenata means serenade, a low song often offered in the evening outside someone's home. John Paulson's Serenata beings with the simplest of melodies played by the oboe and accompanied by bassoon and marimba. A romantic mariachi band comes by…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the summer of 2011, Maria Finkelmeier & Jacob Remington (Evolution Percussion Duo) initiated a Kickstarter campaign to commission several new works. Jake contributed one of his own compositions to the concert, "Tango Passacaglia," which was the perfect…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jacob Remington
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Toccata for Percussion Orchestra is a tour-de-force for 12 percussionists that is rooted in the Romantic era, while simultaneously merging with 21st century sensibilities. The physical & emotional impact will leave you breathless!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jacob Remington
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications