Asante is Swahili for “thank you.” Written for the developing percussion ensemble, Asante will introduce young percussionists to syncopated melodic rhythms. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres, accompanied by a traditional African…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A clarinet section feature in march form, this composition lets the whole section show off. Scale patterns and some easy trills characterize the melodic writing, and the trio melody has fun with the register key. The clarinet part is mostly unison, with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
March
Dedication is a stately original march that has wonderful color and style! With excellent counterlines and a sparkling clarinet melody in the trio, this has everything you need to program a first-rate march!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2003 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedication March is a stately original march that has wonderful color and style! With excellent counterlines and a sparkling melody in the trio, this new version for flex band has everything you need to program a first-rate march!Program NotesDedication March…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lyrical lines and rich harmonies are featured in Down by the Salley Gardens while still being accessible to developing bands. Several short solos give your students a chance to shine at concert or contest.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.Program NotesThe word “gambit” refers to an opening…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.Program NotesThe word “gambit” refers to an opening…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Seconds, Please! is a fun piece in march style that emphasizes the musical interval of the second. As musicians know, seconds are two notes that are next to each other in sound. When heard together, they give a little more "bite" to the harmony than more…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Singing Wood is based upon interpretations of four woodcut prints: “Lake Louise” by Walter J. Phillips, “Singing Wood” by Gustave Baumann, “Willows and the Moon” by Arthur Wesley Dow and“Sierra Skyscrapers” by Frances Hammel GearheartProgram NotesSinging Wood…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications