Adagietto for String Orchestra is a musical tribute to the composer's late mother, who instilled in him a deep love of music as a child. Since this relatively slow piece is melodically and rhythmically simple, as well as being marked dolcissimo, performers in…
Style:
String
Composer:
Vincent Kantorski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ain’t Got No Penguin Blues is a fun jazzy introduction to the blues form for grade 2 string orchestra. Each section plays the melody and there are opportunities for students to try improvisation and swinging eighth notes.Program NotesAin’t Got No Penguin…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
You'll want to grab the reins of the nearest chariot when you experience the action of this wonderfully descriptive work. Thundering percussion provides the fuel throughout, even though the parts are well within the playing abilities of this level. Well…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Transcribed for band from a famous classical vocal selection. Lyric in style, Aria di Chiesa unfolds in an emotional display of harmonic and dramatic tension.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:50 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Stradella, Thomas Fraschillo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Battle Cry of Freedom makes use of the full colors and sonorities of the concert band. This exciting setting has a variety of textures. There is lead material in all parts, and a very active percussion section that contributes to the powerful impact of this…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The joy and energy of Irish folk music is readily apparent in this three-part work consisting of "Raggle Taggle Gypsies," "Londonderry Air," and "Irish Washerwoman." Logical bowings, comfortable keys, and careful attention to range and technique lead to…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the dwarf planet and Greek goddess of the same name, Chasing Eris is dark and energetic in nature and evokes images of the great distances and uncertainty associated with space exploration.Program NotesChasing Eris draws its inspiration from two…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Zachary Cairns
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
World-renowned composer Joseph Turrin has shown mastery of the wind band medium at the most difficult levels, but here he shows that he is equally comfortable writing for middle school bands as well. This delightful march-like processional is full of tuneful…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for two violins, this piece has been re-scored for solo violin and strings. The solo violin part is a showpiece, yet not extremely difficult to perform and may be done with multiple players. Great care was taken to maintain the clarity and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Mazas, Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications