The majesty of the sun and stars can be heard in the soaring brass melodies while the fast paced rhythms in the winds and percussion give this piece the excitement students will love.Program NotesThe solemn peaks but to the stars are known But to the stars…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on a Lutheran hymn, Beneath Night's Shadow opens solemnly with solo passages for horn, flute, oboe and clarinet, builds to a glorious climax, then moves into several transformations of the theme. Clark perfectly captures the essence of the text in this…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As a composer of primarily concert band music, Reber Clark has a keen sense of form and balance. He successfully transferred those talents to the percussion ensemble setting with this piece in a solid 9/8 groove.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Day of Infamy fits perfectly on any concert commemorating our heroes. Sean O’Loughlin’s dramatic writing jumps off the page!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click over the live recording and one with the click track only…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Race against the clock in this adventure-filled fantasy! The colorful percussion writing emulates the sounds of various timepieces with temple blocks, chimes, bells, and shakers. You can always expect the unexpected when you perform the innovative music of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sean O’Loughlin is an expert at melding motivic material throughout his works and the “buzzing bees” in this piece are no exception. Sophisticated, and dedicated to a wonderful school and music educator, Heart of the Hive is a definite winner.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Opening with intrigue, mystery and well-placed harmonic dissonances to build tension, the piece is then off to a roaring start with strong motives, rhythms and full harmonies to drive the composition to a fulfilling climax followed by a subdued ending.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This piece is filled with many emotions that express the sentiment of the Irish. Beginning with the ensemble singing the famous Irish song "Eileen Aroon," Mixed Barley combines the air, "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" with the reel of the same name. The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
River of Four Reflections is a powerful and somewhat introspective work inspired by the meditations of Ignatius of Loyola.Program NotesThe river referred to in River of Four Reflections is the river Cardoner which flows through the small town of Manresa just…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Strong of Heart is a personal piece for composer Sean O’Loughlin. Inspired by his friends growing up in Syracuse, NY. This heartfelt piece has all of the great writing we have come to expect out of Sean.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing