from Quatre Pièces Caractéristiques, Op. 5, No. 2
Caprice à la Boléro combines a driving rhythmic undercurrent with lyrical melodicism, and as a marimba duet allows the performers to have a turn at each. Despite the division of labor, the virtuosity of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Clara Schumann, Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This overture is full of dramatic force and harmonic intensity. It sparkles while maintaining a sharp musical focus. Soaring!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This light-hearted and syncopated piece has a lively ragtime feel to it. It's a good learning and performing piece that audiences will enjoy.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 1:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reminiscent of the old 'Star Trek' TV show theme, The Freedom March is the perfect alternative to the tried and true Sousa marches that you might be growing weary of.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for String Orchestra
A high spirited march for strings with modern elements.Program NotesDedicated to all the men and women who have fought for freedom.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Burladingen beim ersten Schneefall ("Burladingen upon the first snowfall")
Commissioned by the Brian A. West TCU Percussion Orchestra for their performance at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Image for Percussion Orchestra paints a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in four movements - Legend, Satiesque, Spanish Dance, and In Moto Perpetuo - Legend Suite is a lovely intermediate duet for clarinet and marimba that evokes many moods and challenges/features both performers throughout.Program NotesLegend Suite is named…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joshua Missal wrote this moving tribute upon the passing of his wife Pegge. While Passing depicts the heartfelt memories of a life together, it also depicts the strength and enduring passion that only music can express.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joshua Missal wrote this moving tribute upon the passing of his wife Pegge. While Passing depicts the heartfelt memories of a life together, it also depicts the strength and enduring passion that only music can express.Program Notesfor Pegge, beloved wife, in…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This tour-de-force for solo 5-octave marimba features ever-changing complex meters and moods. Blessinger utilizes the full range of the instrument, showcasing what the marimba does best.Program NotesI wrote Shattered Dreamscapes in late 2010 at the request of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications