This reverent and harmony rich setting uses a theme from Joachim Neander to full effect. Tons to do musically and wonderful moments for your audience. This one is a winner.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Category:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Owens
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
With text by Lord Byron, The Destruction of Sennacherib is a powerful work for amplified spoken voice and a battery percussion septet. The piece is driving from beginning to end and will add a lot of variety to a percussion ensemble concert!Program NotesThe…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeffrey Barudin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Downside, Up and Around explores the range of textures and timbres made possible by simple set-ups. It features two snare drum soloists accompanied by five percussionists and is influenced by techno music, which focuses on long-scale ostinati with gradual…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeffrey Barudin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Make a strong impression with this effective holiday arrangement for beginners from popular composer/arranger William Owens. The piece includes O Come All Ye Faithful and Angels We Have Heard on High. This will be a solid choice for your next holiday concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Owens
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The Line Around Us is a sextet that explores an extreme membranophone range, accented by the use of cymbals. The work helps performers strengthen ensemble awareness, work on polyrhythmic figures, and develop dynamic sensitivity.Program NotesThe Line Around Us…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeffrey Barudin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
If you are looking for something different in your march selection this year, look no further than William Owens’ new work New Era March. It is more of a regal march than the standard American march form. Built on a well-crafted theme, this march will make a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Owens
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
(Memories of the Alhambra)
Composed in 1886, the tremolo study Recuerdos de la Alhambra is without doubt Tarrega's best-known piece. This wonderful arrangement for marimbas evokes memories of the Moorish citadel located on a hill in the Spanish Granada. An…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Mathiesen, Tárrega
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
So We Go Forward is a driving work for 9 percussionists that was inspired by a quote from Chukwuemeka (“Emeka”) Odumegwu Ojukwu was one of the most important figures in the Nigerian/Biafran Civil War in the late 1960s. Describing his soldiers' position on the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeffrey Barudin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This powerful work by composer William Owens is not only contemplative, but a poignant reminder of our history. A great teaching piece equally at home in the classroom as it is on the concert stage.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Owens
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This wonderfully emotional work by composer William Owens will fit perfectly into any concert. Lush harmonies and a beautiful melody make this memorable and add to its heartfelt message. We know you will love What Greater Calling.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Owens
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing