Beyond the Sequestered Grove is simply the second movement (Cadenza lenta) extracted from Zachary Cairns' Concert(in)o for Marimba & Wind Quintet. It is largely an introspective work, but there is plenty of understated, undulating urgency to showcase the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Zachary Cairns
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the dwarf planet and Greek goddess of the same name, Chasing Eris is dark and energetic in nature and evokes images of the great distances and uncertainty associated with space exploration.Program NotesChasing Eris draws its inspiration from two…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Zachary Cairns
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for percussionist Jeffrey Barudin, Concert(in)o for Marimba & WInd Quintet is a challenging, delightful three-movement work that showcases the full range of the marimba, both musically & physically.Program NotesConcert(in)o for Marimba and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Zachary Cairns
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Flute Salad is a showpiece for your band. Backed up by a great “jazzy” groove, let your Flute section take a ride! Composer Carl Strommen has solidified his position as one of the foremost writers for concert band in America. He knows how to make a band sound…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This steel drum band selection, for four players plus drum set, creates an easy going mood typical of the steel drum idiom. Program notes inform us this piece pokes a little fun at the Northern Kentucky University Department of Music during a construction…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brant Karrick
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in two movements - Hocket-ish and Tandem - Interactions for Baritone Saxophone & Percussion is a tour-de-force for both players and a delight for audiences, both visually and aurally.Program NotesInteractions for Baritone Saxophone and Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Zachary Cairns
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Instantly recognizable, this tradition spiritual receives the full Carl Strommen treatment and showcases the entire band. The familiar, bluesy melody is carefully crafted to be perfect for younger jazz groups.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Jingle in the new year with this simple pairing of Auld Lang Syne and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra. Lush tutti sounds will make for a successful and enjoyable experience at your first holiday concert!
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2020 Publisher:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Full of lush harmonies and beautiful melodic lines, On the Wings of Angels, composed by acclaimed composer Carl Strommen, will both excite and challenge players. Written for the annual WorldStrides Onstage event, On the Wings of Angels has all of the flowing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The broad, chorale-like opening of Ponderosa brings to mind the wide and pristine prairie - the land of the American West. Full of great lines and fun sections, this saucy take on an Old American sound is sure to excite audiences and students alike.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carl Strommen
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing