A New Hope begins rather solemnly with a hint of nostalgia , transforming to an ever-uplifting theme that mingles with the final theme before returning to the serenity of the opening bars.Program NotesWritten for and dedicated to my niece Jessica on the…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free introduction setting the mood for the sounds of the night, Palmer moves into a quicker driving section providing playful exchanges between all instruments leading to the exciting conclusion to Night Sounds.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Robert Palmer
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
The Legacy Solo Series contains masterworks meticulously edited and set beautifully by one of the most popular composers of music for students today, Larry Clark. These solos are routinely found on many state festival lists throughout the United States and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Franz Strauss, Larry Clark
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The three-movement suite Nostalgic Dances was inspired by experiences Zaninelli had as a pianist during the second world war, playing waltzes, fox trots, polkas, rhumbas, square dances, cha-chas, tarantellas, etc.Program NotesAt the age of 12, I began playing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This subtle and moving work calls for a unison choir over a small chamber group. After setting a stark and solemn mood on the piano, fragments of the tune America start form into a cohesive melody. Oh, Beautiful is ideal for an introspective moment in any…
Style:
Woodwind, String
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ol' Sailors' Legends, for trombone and piano, has a folk vibe and was inspired by reading stories about ocean mysteries, legends and superstitions.Program NotesWritten by Jane K (Evgeniya Kozhevnikova) in 2022 for Michael Stanton, Ol' Sailors' Legends is a…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Evgeniya Kozhevnikova
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written on the occasion of the composer's grandfather's 90th birthday, The Old Pond is meant to capture and "reflect" on the many wonderful memories of fishing with bamboo poles and live worms in the old pond behind his grandparents' house in rural southern…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with Spoken Voice
Dramatic theater piece led by the solo spoken voice part with intensity throughout. The members of the ensemble join in with loud whispers as well.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 7 + Spoken Voice…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mark Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Paschal Dances is based on the first two lines of the famous Gregorian Easter sequence, "Victim paschali laudes" (Praises to the Paschal Victim). Motives and phrases of the chant are used to unify the work which comprises an Invocation, 4 Dances, 2 Interludes…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications