This muted, expressive adagio divides the strings into nine voices: 4 violin, 2 viola, 2 cello and one bass. It is a brief but powerful work that honors the memories of those who lost their lives on 9/11. This is ideal for festivals or any other occasions…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This powerful work based on the greek goddess uses syncopation and accents to build tension and captivate the audience. The main moods in the work are marked "Allegro con Fuoco" and "giocoso"' as the music moves from a serious minor mode sound to a major key…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Enter a world of knights, kings and castles as you experience the brass fanfares and urgent chimes of the knights on patrol. Heavy scoring in the brass and fun themes in the woodwinds permeate The Arthurian Symphony all the way to its dramatic conclusion.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
If you're looking for a contemporary original work that shows the expressive capabilities of your strings, look no further. Each section of the strings adds something special in its own range. Its beauty is simple and haunting.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2003…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An opening adagio presents lush harmonies and beautiful orchestration, but the excitements builds at the allegro with staccato playing and cascading passages. A great piece for developing strings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Etude No. 4 was conceived to develop dexterity, strength, and endurance in double lateral, four-mallet sticking technique. The sequential sticking pattern 123234 is a pattern I use in a variety of applications in everyday practice. Dedicated to Leigh Howard…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Etude No. 5 is an exercise that develops independence between the hands. It centers around rolling in one hand while playing rubato in the other. The etude also works much like a multiple percussion piece in that the performer is required to make mallet…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Etude No. 6 develops both rhythmic and dynamic independence between hands as well as one-handed rolls, double lateral and double vertical strokes. This is also a good exercise for developing consistency in octave passage work. A good sense of pulse is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fantastic work for developing strings. With a regal bearing, your students will delight their audience with this performance.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 2:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: String…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for tenor steel pan and battery percussion, this thrilling quintet grabs you from the opening yells, propels you into dizzying textures, and doesn't let go until the final fade-out.
Grade Level: Medium Difficult Copyright: 2020 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ryan Robinson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications