An exciting quartet for soprano saxophone, clarinet, percussion, and string bass featuring the traditions and practices of the Latin style fused with elements of concert music. A strong feature for the percussionist as well as the ensemble players.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Concertino for Marimba and Wind Ensemble is a fun and accessible piece for the developing marimbist. This two mallet work with band is perfect for the high school or college ensemble wanting to feature a talented percussionist.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun and accessible piece for the developing marimbist. This two mallet work with band is perfect for the high school or college ensemble wanting to feature a talented percussionist.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 6:45…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great duet for the serious marimba and vibe player. The first movement is fairly quick with many time signature changes from triple to duple and back. The second movement is slower and set completely in 6/8. It has a lilting feel about it. The third…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Hope" is an evocative work for brass band that was inspired by the 2006 Israeli invasion of Palestine. Over the nearly 14-minute piece, Dorothy Gates draws from her impressive…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Dorothy Gates
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Flute and Vibraphone
A three movement duet for vibraphone and flute that expresses the subtleties of this instrumental combination, Illuminations is a musical mix of traditional and contemporary techniques with challenging ensemble sections and expressive…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece is quite straightforward in terms of its technical requirements. A good sense of rhythm and consistent tempo is important. Dynamic contrast is also vital to maintain a vibrant atmosphere. Attention to dynamic inflection utilized is vital to give the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barrie Gott
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The work is a celebration of the pioneering spirit of those who founded the school, then on the margins of the unexplored bushland that surrounded the fledgling city of Brisbane. It is fitting that the march uses as its first theme, The Ballad of Cobb and Co…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Barrie Gott
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Tracing a rich musical history, the Maryborough Brass Band beginning its life as the Junior Naval Band, was re-named Maryborough Federal Band Queensland in 1919. Amalgamating with the Maryborough Senior Naval Band in 1939, a further name change came in 1964…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Barrie Gott
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The suite is based on three well-known Irish folk songs, "I'll Tell Me Ma," "My Lagan Love", and "The Flower of Sweet Strabane." These three songs loosely represent various times in the composer's life while growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The piece…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dorothy Gates
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications