Bill Buchanan is one of the preeminent music teachers in Queensland; a nurturer and a developer of talent. When he left full time work to pursue other projects his students, past and present, put together a concert to celebrate his teaching career. My…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
As Blue" is a lush, melancholy ballad featuring the full ensemble followed by an alto sax solo. After a brief sax soli, the ballad builds to an exhilarating finale.Program NotesThis thoughtful ballad starts with a soft, lushly scored full ensemble A section,…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The composer has atempted to convey the feeling of both joy and sadness by contrasting the light, almost frivolous tune of Queensland Drover with the melancholy of Moreton Bay.Program NotesAn Australian Rhapsody is a symphonic work constructed from melodic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Backyard Swing is a laid back "Basie-style" swinger featuring tenor sax and piano solos. After a vibrant sax soli and unison horn lines, Backyard Swing highlights an explosive shout chorus with some dynamic surprises.Program NotesThis medium-tempo "Basie-…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concert Prelude is a vibrant concert overture that features the full resources of the wind orchestra. Wind, brass and percussion are juxtaposed in antiphonal dialogue and then gently wedded together in intimate chamber music like sections.Program NotesThe…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The Hornet's Nest is programmatic and has been written to depict aspects of the F- 18 Hornets operations. It is dedicated to the men of the R.A.A.F. Hornet squadron.Program NotesThe work is programmatic and has been written to depict aspects of the F- 18…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
If Ye Love Me is a paraphrase setting of the Thomas Tallis four-part motet of the same name. Published in 1565 during the reign of Elizabeth the First, it incorporates new musical material woven around the beautiful yet simple motet Tallis composed for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A straight-ahead swinger, Jumpin’ June (named after a favorite granddaughter) features the sax section, a rollicking bari sax solo, short piano solo, and ends with a crisp shout chorus. Fun to play!Program NotesJumpin’ June is a quick, straight-ahead swinger…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rejoice is a wind orchestra setting of the wonderful Medieval Christmas carol, Gaudete, a splendid hymn of praise. Hear the words of the first verse and immerse yourself in the wonder of the season; a season of love, hope and wonder. Gaudete! gaudete!…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The musical descriptors, "playful, pulsing and precise" set the scene for the interpretation of this piece.Program NotesScherzino Sinfonica was commissioned by the Extra Curricular Activities Branch of the Ministry of Education for the 1997 Singapore Youth…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music