...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Bavarian BBQ, the composer endeavours to capture the exuberant feeling of the Bavarian "oompah" bands. Catchy flowing melodies and countermelodies supported by the traditional oom-pah bass line and off-beat accompaniment make for an enjoyable Bavarian BBQ.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Each set in the Incredibly Flexible Class Band Series features Rock style compositions suitable for players of one to three years experience. All pieces have fully scored rhythm section parts - Keyboard, Guitar, Bass guitar & Drum Kit with Melody and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Each set in the Incredibly Flexible Class Band Series features Rock style compositions suitable for players of one to three years experience. All pieces have fully scored rhythm section parts - Keyboard, Guitar, Bass guitar & Drum Kit with Melody and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The piece opens freely with a quick 32nd note pattern to be repeated ad lib with written dead strokes to be interspersed throughout. Out of this section comes a more structured multi-meter section (4/4, 7/4, 5/4, 6/4) before settling in 10/8. Independent…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A driving, riff based piece introducing the creepy, mysterious feel of the minor scale. At one moment a rock blues, the next a jazz style blues - truly a Bunyip Blues.Program NotesA driving, riff based piece introducing the creepy, mysterious feel of the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Cascade Gardens is a small park area in the foothills of Hobart’s Mt Wellington/Kunanyi, within close proximity of the Cascade Brewery (oldest continually operating brewery in Australia, established in 1824). The Gardens are well-established and provide a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
(Not Available in USA) Chopsticks (original name The Celebrated Chop Waltz) was written in 1887 by Euponia Allen under the pseudonym Arthur de Lulli.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2004 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A relaxed bluesy movement is followed by a quick perpetual motion study. Thought he marimba starts out with a more accompaniment role, it quickly takes its place next to the saxophone for the second movement.Program NotesThe first movement, Chillin’, has a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Greg Carroll
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free, improvisatory opening, Choice moves into a rhythmically exciting dance-like section in 6/8. The performer is required to play polyrhythms between the hands as if the music can’t decide whether it is in 6/8 or 2/4. It then dies down into a final…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications