Antar, Antarah Ibn Shaddād al-'Absī, was a sixth century Arabian warrior whose life has been recorded in his poetry. A romantic; a man of courage and chivalry; a slave and a hero; skilled with weapons, horses and the language of poetry, this work Antar,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The smooth, flowing texture and somewhat impressionistic style of the piece strive to capture the mournful beauty of the height, and subsequent fall, of the Garden of Eden.Program NotesThe Rosewood Bible encompasses a series of eight compositions based on…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ever upward (from the Latin: Excelsus: ex-‘out, beyond’ + celsus ‘lofty’). We often find ourselves striving for our best with energy and vigour. Excelsior allows the band to take the listener on a journey as they demonstrate their combined striving with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Adam Miller's I Am is a beautifully lush setting of the text from Micah 6:8 in a flowing 3/4 time. The simplicity of the four parts is perfectly accompanied by the music box-like piano.Program NotesAdam Miller's I Am is a beautifully lush setting of the text…
Style:
Mixed Choir
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Taking time to intentionally find stillness needs to be a conscious act; once found, stillness reveals much and can prove to be an exhilarating, uplifting experience. The music tracks this journey from stillness to realisation, from calm to an intense, almost…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
While much of the indigenous music of Bali is played on percussion instruments, not woodwind & brass as in a concert band, there are certain aspects of the style captured within Indah Pagi. The narrative of the music is quite simple and straightforward. A…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Jericho is the third installment in the Rosewood Bible series, and tells the story of the fall of the so-named Biblical city. The work strives to capture the somewhat laid back pace of this “battle” through a relaxed, jazzy style.Program NotesJericho is the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kiraka’s Lullaby strives to capture the melancholy truth of the life and death struggle that constitutes everyday life in that country. Beginning with what could best be described as a “death toll”, the piece conveys an overwhelming sense of loss and sorrow,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the tenth anniversary of the formation of the ensemble and the composer’s involvement with the group, Local Heroes is dedicated to the members of the New Horizons Band, an adult beginners group launched by the Dandenong Ranges Music Council in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Momentum celebrates the life and legacy of Eric Page, conductor of Croydon Brass Band (1969 -1974), music teacher at Croydon High School, founder of the Croydon Concert Band (1971), and the composer’s trumpet teacher (1970 - 1971).
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music