Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the gorgeous 17th century chorale, "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," Always Blooming is contrastingly fast and energetic and features every section of the band, especially the percusisonists! Using themes from the chorale, Kiefer weaves in and out of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Carol of the Bells"
This setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement that uses modern compositional techniques like tone clusters and changing rhythmic…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great piece to feature your percussion section, this setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement, that uses modern compositional techniques like tone…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Croatan Warrior depicts the fierceness with which the Croatan tribe defended themselves. Beginning with a distant drum, a peaceful pentatonic melody is presented by the fulte. The peaceful music gives way to a much more driving, angry tone and slowly builds…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dances with Winds is based on folk tunes from three very different European regions. The Macedonian Bagpipe sings a joyful tune in Gaida while the Irish Star is represented in both March and Waltz form. The piece finishes with a wild Serbian Dance, known as…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Shelley Hanson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with apologies to Mussorgsky)
By adding thumping drums, bass, and synthesizer, Kiefer infuses Mussorgsky’s classic work from his “Pictures at an Exhibition” with fresh, electrifying energy that will have audiences dancing in the aisles. Never before has…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mussorgsky, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Day on the Prairie is a fun, programmatic, three-movement work depicting a working cowboy’s day from sunup to sundown. Written for advanced bands, the piece will make you feel as if you are on the open range!Program Notes"Sunrise and Giddyup" begins with some…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Full of bombastic sounds and metal percussion, this new piece is reminiscent of the severe Draconian era! Composer Ed Kiefer has crafted a fun and accessible grade half for young musicians.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing