Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Croatan Warrior depicts the fierceness with which the Croatan tribe defended themselves. Beginning with a distant drum, a peaceful pentatonic melody is presented by the fulte. The peaceful music gives way to a much more driving, angry tone and slowly builds…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evensong for Rilke is inspired by the mystical and emotive words of the poet Ranier Rilke. The use of space, simplicity, and building force in this piece are at once haunting and powerful, utilizing the full expressive powers of both the conductor and the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After the initial tragedy of loss, memories of our loved ones fill us with renewal, knowing that in many ways they are still with us, and their light will always shine and be remembered. The Light Remembered is an emotional piece, at times contemplative, at…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Full of dynamic and style contrasts, percussion, and excitement, Processional is a great opener or closer for young band appropriate for any concert or festival! Add to that a short fugal passage and you get a piece that you, your band, and your audience will…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Vivid images are portrayed through the variety of instrumental colors and textures available with concert band instrumentation. Playable as well as effective, Waves on the Chesapeake will provide welcome variety to concert and festival programs.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications