Croatan Warrior depicts the fierceness with which the Croatan tribe defended themselves. Beginning with a distant drum, a peaceful pentatonic melody is presented by the fulte. The peaceful music gives way to a much more driving, angry tone and slowly builds…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Holiday Fantasia is a delightful mash-up of two Christmas favorites - Carol of the Bells and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen. Rather than creating a straight-ahead medley, Coles masterfully weaves the themes from each carol together, along with original…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jay Coles
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A trumpet fanfare and flourish of woodwinds set the scene for this vibrant concert opener with thematic material has its origings in the famous Australian folk song Moreton Bay.Program NotesA trumpet fanfare and flourish of woodwinds set the scene for this…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Move 'n' Groove is a tribute to legendary trumpet player Lee Morgan. The chart is based on the groove of The Sidewinder, with a half-time funk feel. Loads of fun for young bands.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Brolga Music Series: Jazz Ensemble…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Richard Linton
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Written to celebrate the life of the composer’s black Labrador retriever, Sophie presents a beautiful, melancholy melody and fills it with lush harmonies and countermelodies.Program NotesSophie was my black Labrador retriever. She was "my girl" and got me…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imagine a llama out for a night on the town in this fun latin chart. With a quick drink and a bale of hay at a favourite night spot it’s time to hit the dance floor. There is just too much fun to be had for our woolly friend.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2019…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Yankee Doodle Bandy is a theme and variations on the familiar tune, but with a twist. Throughout the piece melodies from classic band literature - some well known and others less so - provide interludes and counterpoint to the main melody. With a patriotic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications