...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Carol Brittin Chambers has quickly become one of the top composers of music for younger students with engaging music that stretches their musical chops, but is fun to play. This piece is at times tuneful and other times dark and rich for great musical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
All for One, One for All was commissioned through the Young Band March Project. A concert march written specifically for young musicians, the composer writes that it is meant to portray unity. This march is perfect for reinforcing march style and would fit…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Carol Brittin Chambers’ new work for young band is sure to excite and inspire. Great writing makes this a superb choice for contest and festival. You’ll be hearing a lot of this one!
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The piece opens freely with a quick 32nd note pattern to be repeated ad lib with written dead strokes to be interspersed throughout. Out of this section comes a more structured multi-meter section (4/4, 7/4, 5/4, 6/4) before settling in 10/8. Independent…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bright Light in the World is a serious and colorful new work by popular composer Carol Brittin Chambers. Beginning with exquisite timbres and textures, the piece builds into a brilliant fantasia on original theme, all the while intertwining This Little Light…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Written in the style of a Roma Gypsy dance, Byzantine Dances is fast and energetic. Students will love playing in a different style and directors will find plenty of historical content to teach while learning this piece.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2019…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Carol Brittin Chamber’s awesome “Byzantine Dances” has been set for flexible ensemble. Playable with as little as just 5 wind/string players and percussion, this accessible concert march is perfect for small ensemble rehearsal, performance, or as a planning…
Style:
Concert Band, Flex Band
Composer:
Carol Brittin Chambers
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
After a free, improvisatory opening, Choice moves into a rhythmically exciting dance-like section in 6/8. The performer is required to play polyrhythms between the hands as if the music can’t decide whether it is in 6/8 or 2/4. It then dies down into a final…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Sextet Feature
High energy piece with much interplay within the soloist group and between the soloists and the band.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard + 6 Duration: 12:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications