Bye Bye Blackbird
A hard-swinging arrangement of the classic standard recorded by so many famous jazz musicians through the ages. Easy tempo of 138bpm, key of Bb. Written solos (and chord changes) provided for trumpet and piano, followed by a 16 bar acapella section to feature…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Ray Henderson, Paul Baker
Publisher: Baker's Jazz And More
Fortress
A fun, programatic work for strings; utilizing many techniques essential to developing string orchestra. Imagine the ensemble guarding the Fortress!Program NotesA fun, programatic work for strings; utilizing many techniques essential to developing string…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Cecily Mahan
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Largo from the 'New World Symphony' (Dvorak/Musser)
This Romantic classic by Antonin Dvorak has been masterfully arranged for marimba quintet (or marimba orchestra) by Clair Omar Musser and edited by Dan Armstrong. Perfect for bringing out the sensitive side of your percussionists. Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Dvorak, Musser, Dan Armstrong
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
New World Breakdown (Dvorak)
(with apologies to Dvorak) Driving sixteenth notes in the hi-hat and thumping syncopation in the bass create the foundation over which Dvorak’s masterwork can shine. Alternating between double-time and half-time in the accompaniment, Kiefer’s brief 2-minute…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Dvorak, Ed Kiefer
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Serenade, Op. 22 (Dvorak)
A beautiful arrangement of one of Dvorak's most popular orchestral works. Originally for strings, Mikkelson has adapted Serenade, Op. 22 for woodwinds with cello and bass.Program NotesThe Serenade in E, Opus 22, for String Orchestra was written at a pivotal…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Russell Mikkelson, Dvorak
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Slavonic Dance, Op. 46, No. 1 (Dvorak)
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 46, No. 1 is set in C major and moves along at a breakneck tempo. This exciting duet would make be a perfect closing number for a recital or even an…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 2 (Dvorak)
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 72, No. 2 moves along in a romantic and graceful manner, giving way to a great deal of rubato on the part of both players. A wonderful exercise in…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song to the Moon (Dvorak)
from 'Rusalka' This beautifully lush arrangement of Song to the Moon from Dvorak's opera 'Rusalka' is designed to be performed without soprano soloist. However, if you have voice faculty or a guest artist you would like to feature that has this aria in their…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Dvorak, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications