Here is a great piece for beginning bands on its own, but it has a pedagogical purpose as well. As the title implies, Sean O’Loughlin has built in rhythmic and tempo accelerando into the fabric of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Experience three familiar folksongs in a setting that is suitable for contest as well as concert programming. Froggie Goes A-Courtin', Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair and When Johnny Comes Marching Home are given the full treatment in this varied…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cast in two sections, the opening iof Ancient Air & Variant is very lyrical with warm melodies in all parts. The closing quick section is very animated rhythmically with colorful and active percussion that support the band sonorities.Program NotesThe…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Battle Cry of Freedom makes use of the full colors and sonorities of the concert band. This exciting setting has a variety of textures. There is lead material in all parts, and a very active percussion section that contributes to the powerful impact of this…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The familiar bolero rhythm permeates this entire work that is reminiscent of Ravel's “Bolero.” While not a transcription, Del Borgo's Bolero pays homage to the great French composer in that it makes use of similar material that is original while maintaining…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five Canadian folk songs are the basis for this suite. The energy, warmth and vitality of “Tenderfoot”, “Un Canadien Errant”, “At St.-Malo Beside the Sea”, “She's Like a Swallow”, and “Squid-Jiggin' Ground” are apparent in this group of contrasting folk songs…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the French folk song “Alouette”, Canadian Voyageur features a solid full-band sound with interesting percussion parts and very playable lines in all sections. The familiarity of the tune will enhance the students' performance and be enjoyable for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece has plenty of musical inertia to make it a forceful and popular piece with your students and audience alike. Starting with a drama filled mysterious opening that leads to a powerful, up-tempo and rhythmic main section with interplay between the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A quick and to-the-point fanfare for your next holiday concert. It has hints of various popular carols wrapped in an energy infused fanfare in triple meter. Lots of poignant biting harmonies in the brass that leads to a satisfying conclusion.
Grade Level: 3.5…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Holiday
This is a collection of three well known carols, “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “What Child Is This?,” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” A full band sound from careful doubling, active percussion and lead material in all parts will make this piece an…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications