Banish the Moon is a musical description of a magical sunrise. It begins in the dark with the sounds of crickets and frogs calling softly. The tune in the clarinet and flute brings in the first hints of light. Instruments are introduced as the light grows and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
When I was growing up in suburban Brisbane in the 1980’s my family’s favourite place to picnic on a sunny weekend was Bellbird Grove in the D'Aguilar National Park. As I child I found it to be a magical place with a bushwalk that led to an abandoned goldmine…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Goin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march, relentless, happy and upbeat with a strong, memorable melody leading the way. After all, someone might strike it rich!Program NotesGoin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march. Although the title might make one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to Nicholas Childs and the Black Dyke Band, Heroes pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the incredible achievements of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.Program NotesDedicated to Nicholas…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the English proverb, "From little acorns do mighty oaks grow," Bruce Broughton fully embraces this idea with his colorful 9-minute work for 6-part adaptable wind band and optional percussion - starting with the seed of 6 flexible parts and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Obi Obi Creek meanders through the picturesque town of Maleny in the Sunshine Coast hinterland of Queensland. On its journey to the Mary River, it pours through Gardener's falls and past tranquil pockets of rainforest and pasture on its way to Lake Baroon…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Pinwheels and Spinning Tops captures musically the playfulness of these revolving toys and the spontaneity of childish delight as colours whirl through hypnotic optical illusions. Keeping a forward momentum, as the Pinwheels and Spinning Tops are set in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Training for anything always takes a lot of repetition and starting over. So does Pumped. Training also takes enthusiasm. So does Pumped. The piece begins with a little back-and-forth motive that is the accompaniment for a call-and-response theme. Eventually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pursuit is both a fast and dynamic cat ‘n’ mouse chase and a dark, relentless, and powerful sonic adventure that leads to a definite and dynamic conclusion.Program NotesPursuit is a fast and powerful cat ‘n’ mouse chase, full of dramatic energy and suspense.…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quaternity is a four-movement suite for trombone solo and band written for famed trombonist Joe Alessi. A quaternity is simply a group of four, but a group that represents wholeness. This particular quaternity is one that represents the classical elements of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications