Enter a world of knights, kings and castles as you experience the brass fanfares and urgent chimes of the knights on patrol. Heavy scoring in the brass and fun themes in the woodwinds permeate The Arthurian Symphony all the way to its dramatic conclusion.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Quintet
Echoes of Kohala aims to recreate the rich tones of Hawaiian Pahu drums using common instruments found in most music programs.Program NotesKohala is the oldest of five volcanoes that make up the island of Hawaii. Kohala is estimated to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Every Way But Forward is a high-energy Latin-inspired percussion ensemble piece with plenty of tasty licks and big ensemble moments. A great closer for a concert that will both challenge an ensemble and get any audience grooving along.Program NotesEvery Way…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here for Now combines elements of samba and jazz along with terrain familiar to steel band composition; virtuosic passages in the lead pans, melodic variations in the lower voices, and plenty of syncopated unison ensemble moments.Program NotesHere for Now was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Trinidad, those musicians who devotes themselves to the practice and performance of the steel drums are said to be “pan-jumbies.” This African derived word refers to the spirit of this music that captivates listeners and drives musicians to the point of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Take your percussionists on an adventure to the mysterious and uncharted reaches of the galaxy. Outer Limits challenges the young percussionists to create and display a spectrum of unique and otherworldly timbres. The audio track vividly portrays the vast and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The simple melody and slow calypso feel of Rainmaker leave plenty of room for the inner voices of the steel band to weave through intricate jazz harmonies.Program NotesRainmaker was premiered in 2012 by the Oakland University Steel Band. The simple melody and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Invite the Knights and Lords into your band room. Sir Gawain is an exciting and flashy work for advancing bands which includes fanfares for brass and percussion as well as a softer contrasting section for woodwinds and flute solo.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed for 13 players, Stonescapes gathers its musical themes from nature, specifically from landscapes created by formations of rocks. Great musical demands are placed on the performers, particularly within the three multi-percussion parts to create a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Takers & Leavers is a marimba solo with expressive lyrical sections contrasted by groove-oriented material. The piece draws inspiration from both Western and West African marimba traditions. It includes one-handed rolls, some quick 4-mallet permutations…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications