Christmas in Brandenburg
Imagine, if you will, if Bach decided to infuse popular Christmas carols into the fabric of his famous Brandenburg Concerto No. 3. That is the idea behind this arrangement, to seamlessly meld together the popular carols by arranging them in the style of this…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Larry Clark
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Gigue from Orchestral Suite #3 (J.S. Bach)
Here is a very fine example of Bach's work; pleasing to the ear and not too difficult. Marked Smooth and Flowing, it distributes the melody gracefully between sections. It's a great way to teach hooked bowing, ensemble playing and more.Program Notesfrom…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Harold Popp, Johann Sebastian Bach
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
La Catedral (Barrios)
Inspired by a visit to the Cathedral of San Jose in Montevideo, the broad, horizontal chords of the andante represent Mangore's impressions of the organist playing Bach chorales in the cathedral. The ensuing allegro symbolizes his leaving the calm, spiritual…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Las Abejas (Barrios)
This piece is an arpeggio etude, originally for guitar, set in a fast-paced 12/8 which showcases the virtuosic qualities of the marimba.Program NotesAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Schmücke Dich, O Liebe Seele (J.S. Bach)
Adorn Thyself, Dear Soul The chorale prelude Schmücke Dich, O Liebe Seele by J.S. Bach was originally composed for solo organ. Edward Bach has masterfully scored itfor brass quintet, creating a work that is equally appropriate for sacred and secular venues.…
Style: Brass
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Edward Bach
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Una Limosnita por Amor de Dios (Barrios)
This tremolo etude places the soaring melody in the soprano voice and the persistent ostinato in the lower and middle voices.Program NotesAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the first half…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Nathan Daughtrey, Barrios
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Within the Next... It Will Be
Electric Bass Feature Electric bass in the context of a contemporary percussion ensemble piece - WOW! The possibilities are endless for the programming of this piece. Many changing meters and quick exchanges between soloist and ensemble. Grade Level: 3…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Glenn Holmes
Publisher: C. Alan Publications