A flashy exchange between pianists and orchestra in a concertato style. Introduction of the first theme is spirited and rhythmically alive while the ensuing second theme is quite lyrical. Jazz-like episodes punctuate different sections of this work.
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Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the nonsensical poem by Lewis Carroll of the same title, Gillingham's Jabberwocky seeks to capture the adventure and entertain the listener as much as the whimsical poem has over the years.Program NotesJabberwocky was written for Mark Cox,…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Tenor Trombone and Piano
Jett Stream Blue is a light trombone feature that captures the thrill of driving a sports car painted in an attractive metallic shade of blue, known as Jetstream blue. The music opens in a bebop style that captures driving scenes…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
David Wilborn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawing on inspiration from the diverse collection of musicians pianist Brad Mehldau, mandoloinist Chris Thile, drummer Mark Giuliana, Stefon Harris, Andy Akiho, the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, and Snarky Puppy, Dave Hall also captured an aural cross-section…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This short piece is colorful, fast, and bright with a groove. Simultaneously chaotic and controlled, in this piece, the Locomotive is always moving.Program NotesThis short piece is colorful, fast, and bright with a groove. Scored for two quartets of woodwind…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Zachary Docter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Chamber Music Palisades for Susan Greenberg and Delores Stevens, Medium, Big, and Small is a lovely three-movement suite of duos for flute, alto flute, piccolo and piano.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 20:00…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
Brubel Music
Myriads of Stars" is a three-movement work for trumpet, marimba, and piano. This glittering, shimmery, and sparkling work sounds like space. To express a primitive atmosphere, a unique rhythmic metalwork pattern from Africa is used at the very beginning. Jazz…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
No Matter What You Do is an energetic work for percussion and piano duet, that combines elements of minimalism, post-rock, and electronica. From hypnotic rhythmic textures to dreamy lyrical textures, this challenging work brings both the players and the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jack Yagerline
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the burning bush to the parting of the Red Sea, Plagues chronicles the incredible story of the struggle between Moses and Pharaoh in the Old Testament book of Exodus. This dramatic and compelling retelling of the story is scored for percussion orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Musical Entertainment
The Pompous Piano is a musical fable for piano, violin, B-flat clarinet, and narrator. Unlike most fables, whose characters are animals; this fable is about musical instruments. There is, of course, a moral that the composer leaves for…
Style:
Woodwind, String
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications