Depicting a day in the life of an American cowboy, A Cowboy Life was influenced by Aaron Copland's wonderful music. This piece includes a short duet for alto sax and clarinet, as well as exciting percussion parts.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2004 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a majestic statement of the Fanfare, the bright & happy Allegro section ensues with brief features for the low brass section and solo trumpet. However, every section of the band gets its moment in the spotlight!Program NotesDedicated to Robert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hot Cha-Cha is an authentic and danceable work featuring infectious Latin unison rhythms and appealing melodies. Comfortable ranges for winds and brasses.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 2:20 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A sprightly 2/4 march with Gaelic-inflection, McCoy's March has interesting parts for every instrument (including low brass and winds). A real crowd-pleaser.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 2:45 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
South of the Baw Baw Ranges, about 160km east of Melbourne, Victoria, lies Moondarra Reservoir, a water catchment and storage dam. Moondarra - a word that comes from the local Australian Aboriginal people - is thought to mean “plenty of rain and thunder” and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steven Capaldo
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Percussion Section Feature
Playable by high school through professional bands and wind ensembles alike, this very exciting and accessible composition features the percussion section. Interesting orchestration creates colors and textures for winds, brass and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title suggests, Southern Chorale & March opens with a charming church-like chorale, followed by a march using the themes stated in the opening. Very accessible rhythms and ranges for intermediate school students utilizing easy syncopation.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spin is a brief, exciting concert band work inspired by the composer’s childhood family biking trips in southeastern Minnesota, with frequently-shifting rhythms, colorful orchestration and a racing tempo that represents a mile-long bike ride at a rapid pace.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Schroeder
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A reflective piece in 3/4 time, Summer Waltz features unison rhythms and very melodious wind and brass parts in comfortable ranges for first-year band students. Interesting percussion parts for six players, plus bells.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2005 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In 2018, Australia launched the Australian Space Agency and became the last OECD country in the world to have a designated public service office dedicated to space industry and engagement. While playing a major role in televising the 1969 Apollo 11 moon…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steven Capaldo
Publisher:
Brolga Music