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
Hop! Hop! Hop! Bouncing through the Australian bush to a swingin’ rhythm you can imagine a herd of kangaroos groovin’ out as they stop to for a chew on some grass, look around and bound off again. Out pops a joey looking from the pouch of its mother, its…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leigh Crombie, Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
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
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
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