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
Blue’s Blues was written for the great trumpet player, Blue Mitchell, and is a medium boogaloo groove over a blues form.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Blues Blues - Sample…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Cha Chooi is a modal piece based on a funky cha cha cha groove and a simple bass pattern.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Alto Sax 1…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Nick Mulder
Publisher:
Brolga Music
for Metallic Percussion Ensemble
Communion Prayer is a lush and meditative piece that will provide a breath of fresh air for performers, teachers, and audiences alike. Stretching performers to obtain mastery over touch and balance, while still providing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
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
A fantasia cast in four main sections, Kingsfold is based on a melody collected by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The theme is stated by a solo English Horn and is passed through various choirs of instruments, culminating in a fugue and a majestic chorale.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steven Barton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Little Military Piece was written for young percussionists that have learned “the basics” of playing and are beginning to learn part independence and proper concert instrument techniques. This drum and auxiliary-based piece will provide your ensemble with a…
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
Persistence of Vision is an introspective work that offers a fresh and unique soundscape for players and listeners alike. A wide range of technical challenges per player makes this piece accessible to many ensembles.Program NotesPersistence of Vision reflects…
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