A mysterious opening with independent solo parts throughout the first movement builds to a glorious climax with all of the mallet instruments. The second movement has all players on drums and drives all the way to the end. Perfect for a high school or college…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The modal melodies & harmonies conjure up images of medieval times, complete with castles, kings, knights & jousting. Take a journey to a simpler time with your students today!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using traditional instruments available in most high school band rooms, David Long created a wonderfully effective piece for small percussion ensemble. Brief slow and free introduction, followed by a fast rhythmic section in 3 leading to an impressive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting piece for developing ensemble. A simple theme is repeated throughout the work in various forms and offset by driving percussion parts that lend power to the theme.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A modern work for marimba, utilizing the Medieval technique of Soggetto Cavato, wherein vowels are matched with pitch labels from the Guidonian naturale hexachord.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tangents is a clever theme and variations based on a theme in the Lydian mode. Variations include presentations in Ionian, Phrygian, Dorian, and Aeolian modes. David J. long has created beautiful melodies and textures in the context of a masterful composition…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun piece in a tango style that will be a hit with your students, Teatime Tango features delicate wind parts combine with some serious brass chords and great percussion licks.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:10…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Depicting two Tasmanian scenes - Bruny Island where shearwaters and penguins gather in great numbers; and People's Park in Strahan the site of many a family picnic and brass band performance, Two Places provides two musically challenging movements for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Simon Reade
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Two Places was composed to mark the bicentennial of the European settlement at Risdon Cove and Hobart Town in 2004. Representing two contrasting Tasmanian locations, this work reflects the character of Two Places: The Truganini Memorial on Bruny Island and…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Simon Reade
Publisher:
Brolga Music