A nod to ‘Surf Music’ made popular throughout Hawaii and Southern California in the 1960’s, Cowabunga Rock provides developing performers the opportunity to play mallets and drums alike.Program NotesCowabunga Rock was commissioned in 2019 for the Hawaii Youth…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cradle Moon is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. As few as five players and as many as you can muster will take the audience on a journey through serene melody, lush harmony, and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Loud Up de Soca means it's time to fire up the band. Written in a Soca style, “(So)ul of (Ca)lypso," this original and lively chart for steel pan ensemble will delight performers and audiences alike.Program NotesLoud Up de Soca means it's time to fire up the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cuban dancers would describe mambo as "feeling the music," in which sound and movement were merged through the body. This original work features many familiar licks and riffs from several of the famous mambo-artists from the twentieth century. While not…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Nil Sine Labore is the motto of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, which commissioned this work for ceremonial occasions for their school community. The motto is emblematic of the school’s instrumental music program and its Coordinator of Bands, Laurinda Davidson…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Our Calypso is an original composition written for steel pan ensemble in celebration of the community of pan players around the world. Easily adaptable for any style pan, this work is an excellent choice for two or more ensembles to combine and perform…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Whether performed by a quartet or a band of 100, Stomping Ground reminds us of those special places where we gathered, such as schools, neighborhoods… and concert halls. Strong melodic lines and stomping rhythms are passed around the ensemble and ultimately…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Carl Holmquist
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications