Percussion Section Feature
Using a large percussion ensemble as its "soloist", the Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble is a heavy hitter for 9 percussionists. Cast in several sections, this work usually pits the soloists against the ensemble. An opening…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Yurko
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
"Hope" is an evocative work for brass band that was inspired by the 2006 Israeli invasion of Palestine. Over the nearly 14-minute piece, Dorothy Gates draws from her impressive…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Dorothy Gates
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fast & furious, Bruce Yurko's Intrada for Wind Ensemble is full of excitement with a range of moods and colors. The demented ostinato in the low woodwinds and low brass help keep the piece driving from beginning to end.Program NotesFast & furious,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Yurko
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Large Up is an up-beat calypso tune for young percussion ensembles. This very catchy piece is great fun for students and is sure to be a hit at any concert or festival!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Little Tango is a fun, rhythmic percussion ensemble that creates a lot of fun music with a limited instrumentation. Full of Spanish flair and style, this tango is entertaining for students and audiences and perfect for concert or festival programs.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Me Irie is a groovy Caribbean-inspired tune for young percussion ensembles. Students will really enjoy performing the fun melody and rhythmic drive of this selection suitable for concerts or festivals.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 8…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The suite is based on three well-known Irish folk songs, "I'll Tell Me Ma," "My Lagan Love", and "The Flower of Sweet Strabane." These three songs loosely represent various times in the composer's life while growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The piece…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dorothy Gates
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to James Croft and commissioned by the Vernon Township High School Wind Ensemble (Donald Magee, conductor), Bruce Yurko's Sinfonietta for Wind Ensemble is a spirited work that features fast and furious interchanges between the bombastic percussion…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Bruce Yurko
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
SoCal Gal is a Soca-style tune for young percussion ensembles. Inspired by the songs of Trinidad & Tobago, this ensemble is very playable and tons of fun for both audiences and performers and a perfect addition for concerts or festivals.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications