Based on the house spirit/demon of the same name from Lithuanian mythology, Aitvaras is a rhythmically driving trio for vibraphone, marimba, & djembe.Program NotesAitvaras is a trio for vibes, marimba, and djembe. This short work is based on the house…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Vince Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the 2022 All-Virginia Concert Band, in under three minutes of time, your ensemble will come alive with a fanfare that kicks with a country backbeat. The music explores the land and history of the Commonwealth of Virginia through sound. Through…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cradle Moon is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. This lovely piece will take the audience on a journey through serene melody, lush harmony, and weaving countermelodies before…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cradle Moon is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. As few as five players and as many as you can muster will take the audience on a journey through serene melody, lush harmony, and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Taking its inspiration from the waters of the Straight River, which flows through the community of Owatonna, Healing Waters provides listeners an extraordinary musical journey that weaves the hymn tune Shall We Gather at the River? and the melody We Shall…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Warm and inviting, Kirby is dedicated to the composer's hero by the same name. This accessible piece is great for the developing band.Program NotesCommissioned by the Shakopee Eighth Grade Band, Shakopee, MN
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(from 'New Orleans Symphony')
From the composer of Play!, winner of the 2007 Claude T. Smith Composition Contest, comes Lament, the somber third movement of his Symphony No. 1: A New Orleans Symphony. Lush harmonies, mournful melodies, and a minor-key setting…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In music and in life, we seek to move from dark, challenging times to bright and hopeful futures. In order for this to happen, we rely on the courage of leaders to lead and also the courage of followers to follow! This piece explores this idea through the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In music and in life, we seek to move from dark, challenging times to bright and hopeful futures. In order for this to happen, we rely on the courage of leaders to lead and also the courage of followers to follow! This piece explores this idea through the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Place and a Time is a piece about nostalgia. Think back to any point in your life that you can look back on and have great memories. After hearing this piece, hopefully something of it reminds you of those times. As much as we cherish good memories, part of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Vince Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications