Achievement Unlocked is a driving, exuberant, and FUN piece for young percussion ensembles to unlock their potential! This highly flexible piece can be played by ensembles of 8-17 players, and through doubling the piece can easily accommodate over 20. Packed…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Turner
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
Bad Timing blasts through an exciting mix of rhythmic complexity, odd time grooves, and flashy keyboard playing. This challenging work will demand a high degree of ensemble cohesion while engaging audiences with its bombastic sonic palette.Program NotesPacked…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Turner
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
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
An Anthology of 10 Traditional Mexican Tunes
Written for one 4-octave marimba, the arrangements in The Mexican Marimba attempt to recreate the traditional marimba style of street musicians so common in larger cities of Mexico. Street musicians make their…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Terry Baldridge
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Other Kinds uses common percussion instruments to create an immersive and ethereal journey. All four players navigate interweaving parts on both keyboard and battery instruments, while the two marimba players demonstrate strong four-mallet proficiency.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using common band room instruments, Passport provides an engaging challenge for an older middle-school or a younger high-school percussion octet. Each player will require a strong sense of rhythm and dynamic expression to bring this musical journey to life.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the north country there is a phenomena called northern lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis. It takes dark, clear skies, usually the cold of winter and the farther north you go, the better chance of seeing this spectacular dance of light and…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications