This beautifully arranged version of the classic “Silent Night” features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout…no improvisation is required. The cascading lines in the brass close…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Franz Gruber, Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There is a short, written solo for Alto Sax that is accompanied by bell-tone cascades in the brass.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Berserker is an aggressive and heavy work written for advanced solo marimba and accompanied by a supporting ensemble of 5 percussionists. While not directly programmatic, the atmosphere, title, and challenge to the soloist are reflective of Japanese artist…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Heavily influenced by the Charles Bukowksi poem "We Must," Bright Light-Dark Shadows explores the ideas of light and dark through inventive textures and moods.Program NotesComposed in the spring of 2016, Bright Light-Dark Shadows is heavily influenced by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for two violins, this piece has been re-scored for solo violin and strings. The solo violin part is a showpiece, yet not extremely difficult to perform and may be done with multiple players. Great care was taken to maintain the clarity and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Mazas, Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title refers to the unstoppable Dreadnought model battleship that dominated naval combat in the early 20th century by the Royal Navy. While not directly programmatic, the work depicts various imagery of a Dreadnought ship moving through the Pacific Ocean…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drift is a virtuosic tour-de-force for 2-mallet unaccompanied marimba.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more open and airy approach to the B section which provides a subtle contrast. This flexible arrangement…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based around the eponymous book of the occult, Grimoire is an advanced vibraphone solo which provides a unique and dark atmosphere to a recital or concert.Program NotesGrimoire is a work for solo vibraphone based around the book of the occult. Being a Wiccan…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds after the initial treatment of the melody. This flexible arrangement is highly adaptable and will…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing