Written in conjunction with an art exhibition consisting of ceramic and metal sculptures, this work is almost non-stop rhythm. Using object you can easily find around the house, the timbres of metal and clay bring out the relentless energy of the piece.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Dynamic Death-Defying Daredevil Ducks of Duluth is a heart-stopping novelty galop for band that plays out like muisc composed for an imaginary circus act . . .involving ducks.
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:05…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Keith Otis Edwards
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
Featuring an ensemble’s formidable keyboard technique, this innovative and highly energetic work is truly a 'sprint' to the finish!Program NotesSprint was commissioned by Dr. Blake Wilkins and the Moores School of Music Percussion Ensemble for a premiere…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There are two main types of material in the work: energetic hand drum music and syncopated, line-driven keyboard music. Throughout the work, these materials are increasingly mixed together, until they are thoroughly combined at the end.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Focused around swelling chords, driving rhythms, and a highly syncopated and energetic tune, this work constantly gathers momentum until it ends on a rapidly pulsing chord in the upper register of the keyboards.Program NotesSurge was commissioned by Dr. Blake…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications