Holiday
A Basque Noel is a medley of three medieval carols from what is now southern France and known still as the Basque region, surrounding the French Pyrenees, near the Spanish border. The carols are Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now of Christmas), The Angel…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 'Great Lakes Voyage'
Put on your sea legs for this exhilarating nautical adventure. Setting out on the waves of the clarinets, the flute calls to the sunrise as the chimes mark the beginning of your voyage. The brass lead the 6/8 sailing song on the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a trip to El Salvador and the white knuckle ride from the airport to the center of town, Bolado perfectly captures the fast-pace changing of lanes, quick maneuvers to avoid oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and the dance-like movement of the other…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Hopper
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The three movements: Dawn, Mist and Thunder are all intrinsic to the Cape Breton environment. The Mist is derived from a melody for solo fiddle called "Arisaig Mist" by Wilfred Gillis, a Canadian composer. That haunting melody was the starting point for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This playful work represents the ease with with which we can be taken back to our childhood, celebrating the boisterous movement experienced when one Dances on Trampolines! Enjoy the reckless abandon and fun-filled ups and downs as you dance on your…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five on 5 is a collection of five intermediate snare drum solos for the developing percussionist. Each solo features challenging rudimental and technical vocabulary as well as a fun accompaniment track. The electronic accompaniment track is designed to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Adam Hopper
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fusion Suite leans toward the jazz side, inspired by the sound of a jazz-rock fusion band playing outdoors on a warm August night. The three movements evoke the energy of the band, the warmth of the evening, and the crystalline beauty of the star-filled sky.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 'Great Lakes Voyage'
Huron Passage is part of a larger work by McMichael titled "Great Lakes Voyage." She has cleverly woven together four Great Lakes folk tunes including The Huron Carol Hoot Owl Song, What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor? and Once More…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebrating the life of a girl who lost her battle to cancer, In My Perfect Place is a heart-warming and bold piece that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.Program NotesIn My Perfect Place is a celebration of the life of a young girl whose…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using the folk songs "New Rigged Ship" and "Jefferson & Liberty," the exciting story of the Lewis and Clark expedition launches a musical journey of discovery and exploration.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 2:15…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications