Barbarossa is a dramatic and exciting intermediate level piece for 11 players. It introduces multiple alternative playing techniques and will develop a strong and innate sense of 12/8 time in the performers.Program NotesBarbarossa is inspired by the make-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five Canadian folk songs are the basis for this suite. The energy, warmth and vitality of “Tenderfoot”, “Un Canadien Errant”, “At St.-Malo Beside the Sea”, “She's Like a Swallow”, and “Squid-Jiggin' Ground” are apparent in this group of contrasting folk songs…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A very playable arrangement of three familiar carols ("O Come, All Ye Faithful," "What Child Is This?," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"), this holiday suite allows the students to produce a full, sonorous tone. While the technical demands are not great,…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
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
Based on five songs from various regions of China (“The Lion”, “Ten Sisters”, “Myela”, “Big Eyes Call”, and “The Bird's Beautiful Song”), this symphonic tone poem is Western neo-tonal treatment of the melodic and harmonic material derived from the five…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Golgotha is a programmatic work for large percussion orchestra that is inspired by the final hours of the life of Jesus as chronicled in the New Testament of the Bible. It spans the range of expression from haunting and somber to rage and desperation.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bristling with energy and an incessant momentum, Payload is a challenging and exciting new piece that features six percussionists partnered with cello and contrabass.Program NotesPayload is an energetic chamber piece for six percussionists, cello, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the burning bush to the parting of the Red Sea, Plagues chronicles the incredible story of the struggle between Moses and Pharaoh in the Old Testament book of Exodus. This dramatic and compelling retelling of the story is scored for percussion orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sisters' is a fun and challenging trio for advanced players. This piece pays homage to the composer's two daughters and his my interpretation of their sweet, playful, and complementary (though sometimes challenging) relationship.Program NotesSisters is my…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Squared Circle is an engaging and fast-paced piece that is written with the advanced player in mind. For those who have become weary of counting rests for the greater good, this is a chance to move your hands and help remember why you love playing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications