Written for Kurt Masur's farewell concert with the New York Philharmonic, Hemispheres tells the stories of creation from three very diverse cultures: The western (I. Genesis), American Indian (2. Earth Canto), and Hindu (3. Rajas). Experience first-hand…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Hope" is an evocative work for brass band that was inspired by the 2006 Israeli invasion of Palestine. Over the nearly 14-minute piece, Dorothy Gates draws from her impressive…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Dorothy Gates
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed in 1907, Idaho is a fast paced circus march. It represents one of about fifty marches composed by C.L. Barnhouse. In this particular arrangement, the opening of the trio has been assigned to the percussion section, as they are often overlooked as an…
Style:
Concert Band
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Publisher:
RBC Publications
Imminent Slaughter is just what you might expect - something loud, violent, and extremely challenging that will fill a large hall.
Grade Level: 6 Copyright: 2021 Number of Players: 8 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Octet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cy Miessler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Independentia March was first published in 1895. At least eight of Hall’s other marches were also published in 1895. He was living in Waterville, Maine, at that time, was thirty-seven years old, and had established certain principles in the composition of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
Intrepid Overture conveys a spirit of fearlessness, adventure, bravado, and courage. The energetic opening sets the mood for a bold, aggressive principal theme. This is followed by a series of cadenzas (trombone, horn and bass), transitioning to an expressive…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
William Himes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
It is ironic that Kiefer’s most popular march was not published until 1921, the year after his death. It was published by Charles L. Barnhouse who may have given the march its name as few composers use their own names in their music titles. Kiefer’s Special…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Publisher:
RBC Publications
An engaging sonic representation of the construction of a new building, KraftHammer maintains a driving energy from beginning to end. A tour de force for the entire ensemble. The aggressive wind and percussion writing emulates the human effort that goes into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Carol Birttin Chambers has emerged as a leading writer of wind-band for both young and old and this magnificent and stalwart work for the upper level wind band is no exception. All compositional techniques are on clear display in this work that will showcase…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
March Ponderoso, composed in 1910, is representative of a King march at a higher level of difficulty. The introduction is an immediate test of the technique of the low brass players. The first strain contains melodic materials in trumpet, clarinet, &…
Style:
Concert Band
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Publisher:
RBC Publications