And Sing the Love Amazing That Songs Cannot Repay
And Sing the Love Amazing That Songs Cannot Repay was written as a memorial to a member of the Lake Wobegon® Brass Band administrative staff who passed away from a long battle with cancer. It is a humble dedication based on the hymn tune THAXTED or “O God…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Hill Called Vøerbjerg, The
for Brass Band In the mid 1950’s a Viking gravesite was excavated on the south slope of Vøerbjerg Hill facing Limfjorden, Denmark. Some 700 graves were uncovered and this discovery is considered one the most important finds in all of Viking Lore. The Hill…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
I Saw Three Ships
for Brass Band Think of the three wise men entering the town of Bethlehem, some say in ships, others say on camels. Whatever the case, from the opening horn fanfare to the lilting tune this arrangement for brass band adds a bit of color and humor to the…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Star of the Sea
Even though the inspiration was a Gregorian chant, this piece is all modern vibraphone. Lush melodic lines and captivating harmonies abound.Program NotesStar of the Sea was premiered on March 10, 2009. Parts of the introduction and coda, as well as the…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Brett Jones
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Stopping for a Moment to Watch Northern Lights
In the north country there is a phenomena called northern lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis. It takes dark, clear skies, usually the cold of winter and the farther north you go, the better chance of seeing this spectacular dance of light and…
Style: Brass Band
Composer: Michael Halstenson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Suite Pepper
9 Spicy Sequential Solos for Developing 4-Mallet Marimba Chops Suite Pepper is a collection of solos for the four-mallet marimbist. Each piece addresses a particular stroke type in isolation. The solos can be learned in a sequential manner from the first to…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Brett Jones
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Vocalise
This duo is a captivating piece that is great for recitals. The marimba part requires four-mallet independence and one-handed rolls. An expressive and romantic duo for a wonderful combination of instruments. Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1984 Number of Players: 2…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Richard Gipson, Christine Smith, Chenowith
Publisher: OU Percussion Press