from Quatre Pièces Caractéristiques, Op. 5, No. 2
Caprice à la Boléro combines a driving rhythmic undercurrent with lyrical melodicism, and as a marimba duet allows the performers to have a turn at each. Despite the division of labor, the virtuosity of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Clara Schumann, Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Nine musical caricatures of such differing personalities as Salvador Dali and Sammy Davis Jr, give Caricatures III a variety of character that accentuates the unique composition of each movement.Program Notes1. Salvador Dali - The Persistence of Memory With…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jere Hutcheson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Extracted from one of Glazunov’s suites for orchestra, Carnivale is a rousing tarantella to be performed at a brisk tempo in 6/8 time. With its rapid tempo and dramatic dynamic changes, Carnivale would provide a stirring conclusion to any band concert.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ronald Stilwell, Glazunov
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Catacombs are defined as a human made system of underground tombs that was originally referred to the tombs of the Appian Way in Rome. The journey ventures into the deep catacombs in search of knowledge and treasure.Program NotesCatacombs are defined as a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebration! is a challenging & jubilant fanfare & overture for wind band, featuring constantly shifting mixed meters, syncopation, and soaring solos in the horn and euphonium. It works perfectly as either a concert opener or closer!
Grade Level: 5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece is a celebratory fanfare representing cresting waves, warm ocean breezes, and the flourish of sails along the coastline of Long Beach, California. The continual rise and fall of the tide, like the music itself, brings with it the excitement and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Carnahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Tennessee Technological University for their centennial celebration, Centennial Fanfare works as a great short concert opener or prelude to a processional.Program NotesCentennial Fanfare is a short concert opener or prelude to a processional.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the composers son, Daniel, who is a violist. This composition is derived partly from Chamber Symphony No. 3 and a piece for viola and piano, also written for McCarthy's son, Testament.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2005 Duration: 9:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Truman Capote's short story Music for Chameleons provided the inspiration for this work. Welcher's music sets the stage for Capote's story with its use of cricket calls, bamboo wind chimes, and spring coil. Bits of Mozart piano sonatas are quoted throughout…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dan Welcher
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
The opening motive of Chant is stated in the solos in the trombone and horn. Shifting to a faster tempo, the theme goes through a variety of keys and instrumentation, placing heavy technical demands upon the entire ensemble. The atmosphere changes, as the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary D. Ziek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications