Infused with color and texture, this concerto for Percussion meshes the band and soloist with skill. Utilizing marimba and vibraphone in the first and second movement, the solo part is expressive and fresh. The new third movement, scored for multiple…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Devil’s Workshop is based on the two most prominent harmonic components of the work. Tritones were, in ancient times, referred to as the ‘devil’s interval.’ Chromatic scales were likewise seen as evil sounds. This, combined with the goofy character of the…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kim Archer's fanfare rings in at just over a minute, but the impression it leaves will last an eternity. Program this as the next opener on your band concert!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 1:05 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 3-movement work grabs your attention from the opening notes of the Fanfare to the powerful heart-wrenching Lament to the rousing, swashbuckling Finale. The Fanfare may be detached and performed as a concert opener by itself.Program NotesFanfare, Lament,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
What if, on the night of a barn dance, the fiddle player got sick and couldnÕt make it? What if only a euphonium player were available to fill in? A spirited work which requires a little singing, whistling, kazoo playing, and even audience participation. You'…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Everyone enjoys a stirring paso doble, evoking the images and excitement of a bullfight. With all of the great bullfighter titles already taken, Edwards cleverly turned to a common object once found around every American saloon - the cuspidor. Hold onto your…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Keith Otis Edwards
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Multiple Personalities represents three completely different characters: "Herbert" is rather old-school, named after Herbert L. Clarke, with his many flashy showpieces for cornet. "Rauel" is a bit smarmy, while "Doyle" favors a pint and a good jig at the…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bright, dramatic, calming, rhythmic excitement - Odyssey is all these things wrapped within four variations in contrasting styles. The techniques of variation are wonderful models of the composers masterful craft. The piece is designed to capture the audience…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Panopticon takes you inside a 'musical' jail. Listening to the musical depiction of the inside of a prison, an escape, and the former prisoners attitude to the structure will provide an informative and musically satisfying journey for the musicians and the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications