A roaring combination of ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen. After a subtle lush opening the piece is off and running in a fantastic 7/8 groove that is bold and aggressive. It is well-scored and will make your symphonic band sound…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Beyond the Veil is an exciting and intense new work for String Orchestra. Full of all the drama and intrigue we have come to expect from Tyler. Perfect as an opener or concert closer!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Every Way But Forward is a high-energy Latin-inspired percussion ensemble piece with plenty of tasty licks and big ensemble moments. A great closer for a concert that will both challenge an ensemble and get any audience grooving along.Program NotesEvery Way…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here for Now combines elements of samba and jazz along with terrain familiar to steel band composition; virtuosic passages in the lead pans, melodic variations in the lower voices, and plenty of syncopated unison ensemble moments.Program NotesHere for Now was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Trinidad, those musicians who devotes themselves to the practice and performance of the steel drums are said to be “pan-jumbies.” This African derived word refers to the spirit of this music that captivates listeners and drives musicians to the point of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The simple melody and slow calypso feel of Rainmaker leave plenty of room for the inner voices of the steel band to weave through intricate jazz harmonies.Program NotesRainmaker was premiered in 2012 by the Oakland University Steel Band. The simple melody and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Takers & Leavers is a marimba solo with expressive lyrical sections contrasted by groove-oriented material. The piece draws inspiration from both Western and West African marimba traditions. It includes one-handed rolls, some quick 4-mallet permutations…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
When We Go is an introspective journey into our time here on earth dedicated to loved ones lost. Composer Tyler Arcari weaves a personal tale throughout this piece utilizing returning melodic lines and harmonic anchor points. A creative and heartfelt piece…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tyler Arcari
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing