Marimba Feature
Inspired by the excitement, stress, and fear brought forth from unanticipated change. This is heard as seemingly consistent patterns make decidedly unexpected transformations. These occur either through changes in pulse, in melodic inflection…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kenneth Froelich
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using the many different tonalities of the vibraphone, the three-movement Act of Age tells an engaging and exquisite coming of age story. Moments of loose time along with the use of unconventional mallets in the third movement allow for the performers to tell…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Samuel Bang
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
“Klar zum Gefect” (Action Front) was published in 1912. The title is a naval term used in preparation for combat - “man the guns.” As this is a German march, a tempo between 104-112 beats per minute would be most appropriate.
Grade Level: 4; 4.5; 5; 5.5; 6…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
Active Measures is a classic straight ahead swing chart with bebop overtones. Cup mutes are featured throughout the brass and instantly place the listener "back in the day". Solo space is provided for piano, trumpet, and tenor sax, and a surprise coda appears…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Rick Lawn
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the instruments blend amorphously to form a single sound rather than emphasizing any one instrument.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the old English Sussex Mummers Carol, Zaninelli artfully combines original and traditional melodic elements to produce an exciting modern version of this memorable carol.Program NotesThis is actually two works in one. We first hear a slow melodic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adaptable Duets for Christmas is the highly anticipated addition to Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam’s Adaptable Ensemble series. Following the success of their previous two books in the series, this latest volume features 28 expertly arranged duets for…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Adaptable Duets for Christmas is the highly anticipated addition to Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam’s Adaptable Ensemble series. Following the success of their previous two books in the series, this latest volume features 28 expertly arranged duets for…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Adaptable Duets for Christmas is the highly anticipated addition to Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam’s Adaptable Ensemble series. Following the success of their previous two books in the series, this latest volume features 28 expertly arranged duets for…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Adaptable Duets for Christmas is the highly anticipated addition to Tyler Arcari and Matthew R. Putnam’s Adaptable Ensemble series. Following the success of their previous two books in the series, this latest volume features 28 expertly arranged duets for…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing