(O Come, All Ye Faithful)
Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis ('O Come, All Ye Faithful') is perfect for both sacred and secular performances at Christmas time!…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis has been adapted for flexible 5-part wind band with optional percussion.Program NotesSet primarily in a march-like style with a…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An interesting work filled with rhythmic activity and slow, sad moments of reflection. Each percussionist of this sextet helps to represent the hummingbird, capable of stasis by extremely rapid movement.Program NotesHummingbird was written between Fall 2003…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inner Rebellion is a forceful work for an unusual trio. Make a statement on your next recital with this impressive follow-up to Rush's popular trio Rebellion.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 7:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lowell Mason (1792-1872) was an influential figure in the development of American music in the nineteenth century. Christian McIvor has done wonderful job arranging 5 of his most popular hymns for brass quintet, simultaneously paying tribute to Mason and…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Mason, Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece is a study in non-pitched loudness, and reflects a strong Afro-Caribbean influence, specifically influences of Congolese dance music and the Costa Rican version of the Calypso. The transitions are very reflective of transitions found in Congolese…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
Nature’s Course is split into three contrasting movements: Winds, which is very free with many ascending runs in the marimba part; Breezes, which is more metered in 12/8 and later 3/4 with flowing eighth notes throughout; and Furies,…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Christian McIvor’s arrangement of the traditional German carol O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) is a heartfelt work that is written in the style of a jazz ballad. Extended harmonies and changing meters are used to give this traditional carol a contemporary…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rebellion is about an urge, not a cause. It is a small portrait of energy, a capsule of the feeling that an urgent need for change is felt or foreseen, and the beginnings of that change are even portrayed in the final bombast of this piece.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Rush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Christian McIvor’s arrangement of Still, Still, Still is an enchanting work that highlights the beauty of this traditional Austrian Christmas carol in a brass quintet setting. This arrangement makes use of syncopated rhythms and extended harmonies to give the…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Christian McIvor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications