(O Come, All Ye Faithful)
Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis ('O Come, All Ye Faithful') is perfect for both sacred and secular performances at Christmas time!…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis has been adapted for flexible 5-part wind band with optional percussion.Program NotesSet primarily in a march-like style with a…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Collapse is a challenging, programmatic work for marimba inspired by a dark, heartbreaking play titled "Marybeth."Program Notes<b.Collapse is based on a play entitled Marybeth by Hayley Pugh, set in Colonial America. The play follows the story of a young…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Howley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This exuberant work is imbued with Spanish stylistic musical elements. Colorful rhythms are tossed around the first movement while the second movement displays the sensitive emotional core of the composition. The final Flamenco movement is a technical tour de…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aldo Rafael Forte
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gray is a challenging rondo that grew organically out of an improvisation session. It is designed to reflect the feelings of unsurety that accompany the "gray areas" in life, and can be an emotionally satisfying piece to perform.Program NotesGray is a piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Howley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lowell Mason (1792-1872) was an influential figure in the development of American music in the nineteenth century. Christian McIvor has done wonderful job arranging 5 of his most popular hymns for brass quintet, simultaneously paying tribute to Mason and…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Mason, Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Christian McIvor’s arrangement of the traditional German carol O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) is a heartfelt work that is written in the style of a jazz ballad. Extended harmonies and changing meters are used to give this traditional carol a contemporary…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Christian McIvor’s arrangement of Still, Still, Still is an enchanting work that highlights the beauty of this traditional Austrian Christmas carol in a brass quintet setting. This arrangement makes use of syncopated rhythms and extended harmonies to give the…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Thunderbirds is a powerful composition that utilizes every section of the band to its fullest. Fast paced and fully scored with driving percussion parts, there is excitement around every corner.Program NotesDedicated to Capt. Larry H. Lang and the USAF…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aldo Rafael Forte
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Spanish title Vestida de Luto translates roughly into "draped in mourning black" since the composition is inspired by the image of the black clad "old world widows" donning black veils indefinitely after the passing of their spouse. The entire tone poem…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aldo Rafael Forte
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications