With original patriotic text by the composer, The Risk of Freedom is a unique work for narrator and band that is perfect for your next themed concert.Program NotesI Remember... In the mists of time when tyrants ruled and freedom's hopes were dashed and worn.I…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
River of Four Reflections is a powerful and somewhat introspective work inspired by the meditations of Ignatius of Loyola.Program NotesThe river referred to in River of Four Reflections is the river Cardoner which flows through the small town of Manresa just…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title suggests, Rum-Bah features elements of that ever-popular style - Latin American music. The catchy melodies and persistent Latin rhythms will quickly establish this piece as a band favourite and a sure audience-pleaser.Program NotesAs the title…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A great little march suitable for students who have one and two years playing experience, Sandy Bay March introduces syncopated rhythms to all sections of the band. Something for everyone.Program NotesA great little march suitable for students who have one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Shaken will evoke memories of "spy" movies with its mysterious, even sinister beginning and ending.Program NotesShaken will evoke memories of "spy" movies with its mysterious, even sinister beginning and ending. Shakers- if using multiple players, aim for…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The music of Silent Movie is intended to portray the general "slapstick" action - lots of running around, chaotic action, a villain, a maiden in distress, punches, knocking down and tripping up.Program NotesSilent Movie was inspired by silent movies such as…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
With visions of a marionette show with slightly uncontrolled and quirky movement of the skeleton-like puppets, resulting in a near 'comical' dance sequence, Skeleton Dance is a great work to introduce young players to playing a chromatic scale.Program NotesIn…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Darkness descends, the mood is tense - The Spook is near! It wanders through the darkness enjoying the scary effect it has on those silly Human Beings. Alas, as dawn approaches so does The Spook's arch enemy - light and happiness. It is forced into hiding,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Summerfield, set in a somewhat contemporary fashion and interpreted by a current day director and ensemble, attempts to celebrate the music of all time in the context of the music of one’s own time.Program NotesSummerfield was commissioned by the Commack High…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sunset at Quantico is an attempt to present my impressions of a military funeral there. Aside from the original material (typified in the optional Chorale Prelude), the traditional military drum dirge (used as the deceased veteran’s casket moves from chapel…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications