Here is a great piece for beginning bands on its own, but it has a pedagogical purpose as well. As the title implies, Sean O’Loughlin has built in rhythmic and tempo accelerando into the fabric of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Sean O’Loughlin’s ability to place a piece in-the-pocket for any ensemble is something to behold. This piece just works!
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Rhapsody String Orchestra Series Category: String Orchestra…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Using text from a sonnet by John Keats, Souza weaves together unique sonic textures by requiring the percussionist to play simultaneously on marimba, vibraphone and glockenspiel.Program NotesBright Star uses text from a sonnet by John Keats: Bright star,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Children's Songs)
Canções Infantis was inspired by the birth of the composer's third niece, and first goddaughter, Beatriz. These short character pieces explore the textural richness the vibraphone is capable of. Each “song” is dedicated to a child from his…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Children's Songs)
Canções Infantis was inspired by the birth of the composer's third niece, and first goddaughter, Beatriz. These short character pieces explore the textural richness the vibraphone is capable of. Each “song” is dedicated to a child from his…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Caxixando is a short solo for a pair of caxixis, which are instruments typical of northeast Brazil. The title is a respelling of the word coshishando, which refers to a whispering type of conversation usually associated with gossip. This unique & showy…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece has plenty of musical inertia to make it a forceful and popular piece with your students and audience alike. Starting with a drama filled mysterious opening that leads to a powerful, up-tempo and rhythmic main section with interplay between the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A quick and to-the-point fanfare for your next holiday concert. It has hints of various popular carols wrapped in an energy infused fanfare in triple meter. Lots of poignant biting harmonies in the brass that leads to a satisfying conclusion.
Grade Level: 3.5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Condor Flats is a wonderful new work in overture form for string orchestra. Perfect for all concert occasions or festival adjudication, there are lots of teachable moments in this one. Expressive playing, as well as sections of delicate articulations and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Convergence is a two-and-a-half-minute tour de force for wind band. Musicians will be challenged and audiences will be inspired! Great for use as a concert opener or a fiery closing statement.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing