The Cage We Make is a not-so-subtle nod to the percussion quartets of John Cage, most notably his Constructions. The work is built around the rhythmic pattern of 2-3-5-7-11 with its various forms being manipulated through retrograde, canon, rotation of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to celebrate the life of one of the composer's dearest friends, Flaher features musical “flares” in the percussion showing the ebb and flow of life, celebrating the memories, friendship, crazy shenanigans, and the playful personality of his friend.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ben Lee
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Group Dynamics is a high energy melodic rock chart that features the guitarist in your band in a nod to the famous Pat Metheny Group. Hittin' hard from the outset, this chart also provides great opportunities to show off a strong drummer as well, both with…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ric Flauding
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This funky horn-driven chart weaves in and out of the boundaries with winding chromatic lines and high energy accompaniment. Solo space for tenor sax, trombone, and guitar, and the drums get several smaller opportunities, too. Trumpet range is written to high…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker, Ric Flauding
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
for Concert Band
Tales from Dimension X is a programmatic work about a space explorer responding to a distress call. In this quasi-cinematic work inspired by a love of Sci-Fi films, the musicians provide both the soundtrack and the sound effects for an…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Interludes is a collection of pieces which are meant to explore the rhythmic and timbral possibilities found in standard percussion instruments. These challenging pieces are great for intermediate and advanced students to showcase their chamber music…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With You captures and celebrates the essence of the ensemble experience: making music with one another. A somber setting evolves into soaring melodies to invite musicality and expression, while providing challenges for groups of varying levels of experience.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ben Lee
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications