Outback Suite is a suite of three pieces that can be performed together or as short standalone works. Each movement elicits a scene from the beautiful and diverse Australia. Filling a void in early four mallet literature, these pieces focus on developing core…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A lovely setting of the Irish Folk Song. A perfect meditative work for your concert program, and can be played with strings or full orchestra.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 2:40 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Overture
Here is a strong arrangement at the medium-easy level that offers you all the excitement of the original overture! With cues given to cover all the wind parts, this really can be done with strings only or as a full orchestra. From the mysterious…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Offenbach, Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by a middle school band, Prairie Fire illustrates an ideal balance among woodwind, brass and percussion sections. the piece follows a logical music flow ideal for musicians enjoyment and listeners' appreciation.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2002…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A challenging piece that will have your ensemble sounding its best. Heavily scored themes and harmonies give the work a very mature sound.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 4:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ready Player 4 is a collection of quartets designed to elevate the playing level of your percussionists by introducing students to ensemble playing as well as several new techniques, like thumb rolls, crush buzzes, muted triangle, etc. that they might not be…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beginning with fun hand claps and snaps, Rhythm Cell uses a combination of the Cuban cinquillo and Brazilian influences to make an intriguing work for younger ensembles.Program NotesA cell in music is a “small rhythmic or melodic design that can be isolated,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Secure the Perimeter is perfect for the first-year percussion ensemble. Mallet parts stay within the C Major scale and rely mostly on stepwise motion to accommodate early pitched music reading, while the battery parts are well within the rhythm reading skills…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Invite the Knights and Lords into your band room. Sir Gawain is an exciting and flashy work for advancing bands which includes fanfares for brass and percussion as well as a softer contrasting section for woodwinds and flute solo.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stampede is a lively piece for young percussionists and a wonderful introduction to mallet playing for a first ensemble piece. It is perfect for band programs that require bell kits and want to get the students excited about playing mallet instrumentsProgram…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications