Xylophone Feature
The Foggy Dew is a setting of the popular Irish ballad of the same name. The beautiful melodies and virtuosic quasi-improvisatory solo xylophone make this a perfect piece to showcase a hotshot percussionist in your band or to bring in a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title Immortal Dream is taken from a verse of the traditional Irish ballad “Old Skibereen.” This poignant song is full of tragedy and passion, describing the Irish famine of 1846-47, in which Skibereen was one of the most severely stricken regions and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
Irish Washerwoman is one of the most well-known and beloved Irish jigs. This arrangement for solo xylophone and concert band originally appeared in a collection of Irish tunes for xylophone and marimba trio, titled "The Celtic Xylophone,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a visit to the Cathedral of San Jose in Montevideo, the broad, horizontal chords of the andante represent Mangore's impressions of the organist playing Bach chorales in the cathedral. The ensuing allegro symbolizes his leaving the calm, spiritual…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by the NC Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society to honor composer & percussionist Lynn Glassock, Legacies is a rousing work of great depth and variety. Using a similar instrumentation and rhythmic quotes from Glassock's classic work Factions…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tell the tale of a Japanese Samurai warrior as he prepares for and goes into battle with Legend of the Sword. Bold and powerful, a dynamic work that will capture the imagination of all who hear it. Mallet percussion statements introduce the ominous beginning…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) - the ethereal display of colored lights shimmering across the night sky - are the result of electrons colliding with the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere. Luminescence is my…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Variants on “In the Bleak Midwinter”
In true “fantasy” fashion, this setting of In the Bleak Midwinter starts with a simple statement of the melody in the metallic keyboards against flowing triplets in the marimbas. The melody then travels through several…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A New Hope begins rather solemnly with a hint of nostalgia , transforming to an ever-uplifting theme that mingles with the final theme before returning to the serenity of the opening bars.Program NotesWritten for and dedicated to my niece Jessica on the…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
Set in a different time signature than one might expect, this lush & dramatic arrangement of O Holy Night will take your breath away with its poignant melodies and soaring counter-lines.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2011 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications