An ethereal, but intense, rolled section opens the piece building to a dramatic climax. Bursts of sixteenth notes flying up and down the instrument make this both fun and play and impressive to watch. The slow middle section employs independent rolls in both…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bruce Broughton's Concertino for Saxophone Trio is an impressive three-movement tour-de-force perfect for university or professional level recitals.
Grade Level: 6 Copyright: 2021 Number of Players: 3 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Trio Category:…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Goin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march, relentless, happy and upbeat with a strong, memorable melody leading the way. After all, someone might strike it rich!Program NotesGoin’ for the Gold is an adventurer’s march. Although the title might make one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to Nicholas Childs and the Black Dyke Band, Heroes pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the incredible achievements of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins.Program NotesDedicated to Nicholas…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow and mysterious opening, The Hunted takes off on a rampage filled with chromaticism and heart pounding rhythms. The pieces is technically very idiomatic, but it is extremely impressive from the audience's perspective.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful chorale is first presented with arpeggiated chords in several sticking permutations. No time signature or key signature is indicated, but the piece centers around A minor. It continuously flows from beginning to end. Perfect for all levels of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the English proverb, "From little acorns do mighty oaks grow," Bruce Broughton fully embraces this idea with his colorful 9-minute work for 6-part adaptable wind band and optional percussion - starting with the seed of 6 flexible parts and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Make It Stop! is an aggressive, relentless romp for string orchestra from famed film composer Bruce Broughton. Every section gets its moment in the spotlight in this original 3-1/2 minute work.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percolating is a piece for four percussion players, primarily two marimba players and two vibraphone players. Additionally, one marimbist plays snare drum and claves and one vibe player plays concert toms. The title comes from the nature of the piece: It’s…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Training for anything always takes a lot of repetition and starting over. So does Pumped. Training also takes enthusiasm. So does Pumped. The piece begins with a little back-and-forth motive that is the accompaniment for a call-and-response theme. Eventually…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications