The melodic 5-note title phrase of the classic hymn Blessed Assurance provides the starting point for Robert Thurston’s exuberantly creative riff on a beloved American religious tune. Thurston imbues the rhythms, harmonies, and textures of Assurance with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Robert Thurston
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Robert Thurston uses the U.S. Navy Hymn, Eternal Father, Strong to Save, as a starting point for his expansive Atlantic Rhapsody, using the tune’s melodic motifs to create moods ranging from reflective and prayerful to buoyant and adventurous. With his usual…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Robert Thurston
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Originally a song in four parts for acapella vocal ensemble, A Country Mile is written in the style of an old-world jazz ballad. Its lyrics conjure a mood of peace, contentment and homecoming.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Brolga Music Series:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Naomi Crellin, Edward Fairlie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This overture is full of dramatic force and harmonic intensity. It sparkles while maintaining a sharp musical focus. Soaring!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reminiscent of the old 'Star Trek' TV show theme, The Freedom March is the perfect alternative to the tried and true Sousa marches that you might be growing weary of.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to reinforce light dynamics and delicate articulations, composer Robert Thurston has created a great piece that has all the quirky and masterful writing we have come to expect. Fugues, harmonic intrigue, and drama fill this sneaky new work for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Robert Thurston
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Joshua Missal wrote this moving tribute upon the passing of his wife Pegge. While Passing depicts the heartfelt memories of a life together, it also depicts the strength and enduring passion that only music can express.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Robert Thurston’s Tower of Inspiration has something of interest for every young performer in your ensemble. A stately fanfare sets up a noble ceremonial march theme, and softer interludes provide dynamic and textural contrast. Throughout, the players will…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Robert Thurston
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing