The Adventures of Wynde Ding Wham is a comic lesson in contemporary performance techniques. Enjoy improvisation and free time playing along with some vocal outbursts and even scat singing!Program NotesAs inferred by the title, The Adventures of Wynde Ding…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeff Jordan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The evocative opening, with its ever changing themes and instrumentation, portrays those emotions one encounters when contemplating potentially life-changing decisions. Daily routines, with the issues and conflicts that often generate a “grass is greener”…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeff Jordan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
And Sing the Love Amazing That Songs Cannot Repay was written as a memorial to a member of the Lake Wobegon® Brass Band administrative staff who passed away from a long battle with cancer. It is a humble dedication based on the hymn tune THAXTED or “O God…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Healing Sword is taken from a quote of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and is intended as a brief musical glimpse into the turbulent Civil Rights movement of the 1950's and 60's. Using a combination of original material and songs from the era, it includes…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeff Jordan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Brass Band
In the mid 1950’s a Viking gravesite was excavated on the south slope of Vøerbjerg Hill facing Limfjorden, Denmark. Some 700 graves were uncovered and this discovery is considered one the most important finds in all of Viking Lore. The Hill…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An interesting work filled with rhythmic activity and slow, sad moments of reflection. Each percussionist of this sextet helps to represent the hummingbird, capable of stasis by extremely rapid movement.Program NotesHummingbird was written between Fall 2003…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Brass Band
Think of the three wise men entering the town of Bethlehem, some say in ships, others say on camels. Whatever the case, from the opening horn fanfare to the lilting tune this arrangement for brass band adds a bit of color and humor to the…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inner Rebellion is a forceful work for an unusual trio. Make a statement on your next recital with this impressive follow-up to Rush's popular trio Rebellion.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 7:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jump Start is a high-energy joy ride for large percussion ensemble that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2010 Number of Players: 13 + Piano Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Jordan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece is a study in non-pitched loudness, and reflects a strong Afro-Caribbean influence, specifically influences of Congolese dance music and the Costa Rican version of the Calypso. The transitions are very reflective of transitions found in Congolese…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications