Bands will look forward to playing the easy Latin-flavored La Playa Cancun. The expanded percussion section provides a repeated rhythmic anchor that supports easy syncopated thematic material in the winds. Colorful harmonies in the accompaniment figures add…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Danny Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In anthropology, liminality is a feeling of confusion or ambiguity that occurs during a transitional time in one's life, or a rite of passage. Written to commemorate the retirement of an admired music educator, this namesake piece embodies that emotional…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As a very easy introduction to canonic themes, Lone Lake Afternoon utilizes easy, accessible melodies suitable for first-year or developing bands. It also presents the opportunity to reinforce contrasting staccato/legato elements of style.Program NotesAs a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Danny Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking imagery of the boreal landscapes of Alaska and Canada, The North Zephyr draws from the ECM roots of Pat Metheny to create a floating, contemporary straight-eighth feel. An alluring melody and tasteful horn voicings will charm players and audiences…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Outpost Andromeda features constant rhythmic motion with a very memorable tonal scheme. A hint of mystery and a huge helping of excitement defines this excellent piece for young band. Features an underlying timpani rhythm that ties the piece together.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Danny Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This majestically resolute work takes the listener on a musical journey back 250 million years before the supercontinent Pangaea divided itself into the 7 continents we know and love today. Driven by an excitable percussion section, the dark mood of Pangean…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Danny Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Outnumbered almost two to one, King Henry’s English Army defeated a much larger French Army in the Battle at Agincourt in 1415. Victorious, but not without heavy casualties, King Henry’s army returns home to bury its fallen heroes, but also to celebrate a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Danny Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concert band arrangement of a winning fanfare from the annual Dallas Winds fanfare competition, this work is a perfect concert opener or closer. The joyous and energetic opening and closing as well as melodic B section make the piece excellent for any concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brooke Pierson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Rise Up", Brooke Pierson's award-winning work from the annual Dallas Winds fanfare competition, is a perfect concert opener or closer. The joyous and energetic opening and closing as well as melodic B section make the piece excellent for any concert.
Grade…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Brooke Pierson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rise Up, Brooke Pierson's award-winning work from the annual Dallas Winds fanfare competition, is a perfect concert opener or closer. The joyous and energetic opening and closing as well as melodic B section make the piece excellent for any concert.
Grade…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Brooke Pierson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications