Written for soloists Philip Smith (trumpet) and Joseph Alessi (trombone) of the New York Philharmonic, this six-minute work explores the rhythmic, melodic and syncopated elements of the Spanish fandango dance form (a lively dance in triple time for two…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Solemn Contemplation for Euphonium Solo and Brass Band
Written as a response to the terrible incident that had taken place in Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand in March 2019, Kia Kaha ("Be Strong" in Māori) is a short reflective piece for solo…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Nigel Clarke
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rook to Bishop is written to showcase the musicianship of the beginning orchestra. Using only quarter notes/rests, half notes/rests, and the pitches D, E, F-sharp, G, A, and B, the piece allows each section an opportunity to play the melody. This delightful…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Piece with a Side of Rosin uses only the pitches D, E, F s, G, A, and B to create a memorable exposure to 3/4 time for beginning orchestra. All sections are featured on the melody in this short, fun composition that will contrast with most other pieces…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elegy for E-flat Tenor Horn…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Nigel Clarke
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wizard's Quest is a dark and driving work for developing string orchestra. The energetic E-minor melody depicts the adventure of a quest in Medieval times—imagine the non-stop action of a Wizard determined to win against all odds. An optional drum part adds…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications