Double Concerto for 2 Saxophonists
Opening with a dark and somber set of variations, Double Image exploits the four instruments of the saxophone family. Beautiful, lyrical melodies glide through the second movement as the saxes begin their interplay. The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dreamscapes is a musical journey through the dreams of one individual. From the soft cushion of the clouds to the raging sea, the music carries you across the night sky. Our dreamer lands back on his feet to encounter the ghosts of music history floating…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jim Colonna
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawn from the composer's ballet, "The Jester," this suite of dances begins majestically moving seamlessly through music of growing mystery and intensity leading to an abrupt moment of painful darkness. The ensuing silence is almost magically broken by music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
España Rhapsody, perhaps Chabrier’s most famous orchestral work, will take audiences and players on an exciting musical tour through Spain in this masterful transcription for wind ensemble by Josh Byrd.Program NotesEmmanuel Chabrier composed España after…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Josh Byrd
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Commissioned by the Florida State University Summer Music Camps, Fanfare Aureus is a homage to experiences the composer herself had playing trumpet & horn at these camps. The Latin word aureus means “gold.” Archer cleverly overlaps allusions to “Garnet…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This uplifting fanfare is 3-1/2 minutes of rhythmic excitement, flowing lyricism, and nods to the music of John Adams. Perfect opener or closer for your next program!
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The vibrancy and energy of the Italian musical spirit are on display in this setting of “Funiculi Funicula”, “Tourna Sorrento”, and “La Tarantella”. The warmth and romantic expressiveness of “Tourna Sorrento” provides the ideal contrast with the two outer…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This two-movement work is full of melodic lyricism and passionate romanticism which takes listeners through a broad array of experiences from the exhilarating to the contemplative. The piano is at many times soloistic in nature, but also often integrated into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine Fields
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fiesta Tonada is a spirited Latin-infused concert work that alternates between 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures, tossing melodies and motives freely around the ensemble throughout.Program NotesFiesta Tonada is a spirited Latin-infused concert work that alternates…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dennis Sichner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications