Elements of style, melody, harmony, and contrapuntal complexity that delight the ear. Coupled with this "simple march" is the ever-struggling cymbalist who, no matter how hard he/she tries, never quite seems to be able to place the cymbal crashes in the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Of all the dance forms I have come to love, the Tarantella most intrigues me. It never ceases to draw me into its web. Danza Furiosa begins with low murmurs of sinister excitement. Brilliant flashes of melodic and harmonic color appear and disappear under the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
The Golden Horn is a major work for trumpet, combining heroic bravura with stunning lyricism. It quickly becomes apparent that the composer's love for the trumpet shapes every phrase and gesture of this wonderfully idiomatic work.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A stunning setting of an ancient Italian Carol. Consistent with Zaninelli's contrapuntal skills, after first offering us a warm, tender exposition of the ancient carol, he then presents an original section of pastoral loveliness which seems to spring…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Laudate is a work consisting of two contrasting elements. After a noble introduction, we hear the first material; a graceful, florid prelude featuring the woodwind section. An interlude follows, preparing the arrival of a hymn tune by Joseph Haydn. Material…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Telling the story of one of the most revered martyrs, Zaninelli has created a striking work for advanced solo piano and young band. Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians, is said to have "sang her heart to the Lord" as musicians played at her wedding.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Program NotesAs the sun rises, the sleeping carousel slowly awakens welcoming the happy people who have come to enjoy its pleasures. Throughout the day, they ride round and round, smiling and laughing with endless delight. As darkness approaches, the people…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with optional treble choir)
Majestic! For concert band with optional treble choir, My Father's World opens with a noble introduction leading to a tender exposition of the hymn, then develops through a series of melodic variations, always superimposed on the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the opening sound of distant church bells, we are drawn into a work inspired by the grandeur and magnificence of the Eternal City. Drawing from his Italian Catholic roots, Zaninelli demonstrates his unabashed love for Rome. It is quite easy to fall…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to American civil rights activist Medgar Evers, Take My Hand is a lovely setting of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," featuring optional SATB choir.
Grade Level: 3 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications