Let’s face it, our students are growing up in a world that sometimes requires an emotional outlet. A Song for Peace can fill that need, and give teachers wonderful opportunities to tie a musical experience in with personal and world-events.
Grade Level: 2.5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
After a chorale-style intro, this swinger kicks into high gear. Featuring alto sax and trumpet solos, an impressive sax soli and exciting shout choruses, And the Winner Is makes a great opener (or closer)!
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Patrick Thompson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This collaborative work by Christina Huss and R. Alan Carter is offered in the same spirit of unity in which the piece is inspired. Perfect for patriotic concerts, Anthem of Freedom is a wonderful tribute with beautiful writing for all sections of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss, R. Alan Carter
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composers Christina Huss and R. Alan Carter have collaborated to create a poignant ballad based on several folk songs about rivers. Flowing lyrical lines and beautiful harmonic choices drive this composition to a wonderful peak of all of the themes combined…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss, R. Alan Carter
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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
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
This piece is truly epic! It is lush, it is tuneful, and it is aggressive. Composer Christina Huss was clearly inspired by the music of the far east harmonically and with interesting instruments like the Taiko drum. It is a musical and dramatic work.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This may be the piece-of-the-year from composer Christina Huss. It is strong from start to finish, and the type of piece students will beg to play every single day. It will make a huge impact on your audiences as well!
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This piece is strong right from the start, and features your budding low brass and woodwind players. They receive the bulk of the aggressive minor thematic material. Christina Huss is a composer to watch for young band music students will love to play!
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
An outstanding new Trombone section feature for beginning students by composer Christina Huss. Trombones become dragons in this lively and energetic new work for beginning musicians! We know you will love this one.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christina Huss
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing