Broad melodic figures punctuated by rhythmic accents in the woodwinds and percussion help Amber Terrace Dreams celebrate the drive to fulfill students' hopes and dreams and is dedicated to the teachers who help make those dreams a reality.Program NotesAmber…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Tucker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cool Beans" juxtaposes the composer’s love of jazz and Hispanic music. With driving rhythms and vivid colors, this selection is sure to excite the audience while providing the students with music of merit.Program NotesCool Beans was commissioned by the Bussey…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Tucker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elysium—the fabled eternal resting place of Greek demigods and heroes—is here represented by a lush, epicurean setting for string orchestra.Program NotesElysium—the fabled eternal resting place of Greek demigods and heroes—is here represented by a lush,…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Kevin Uppercue
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The Headache Miniatures is a collection of five percussion sextets, each written by a different Texas composer.Program NotesWritten for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Ward, Petrinowitsch, Dave Hall, Christopher Tucker, Dooley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Collection of Bluegrass Ditties for percussion ensemble.Program NotesA Collection of Bluegrass Ditties
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Skip Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These miniatures present various genres for the vibraphone. The prelude has an ethereal character and features an alternation of passages with bows and mallets. The canon that follows is in stark contrast to the prelude with its contrapuntal texture and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kevin Uppercue
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement is fun for everyone! Based on the tune Red River Valley, the melody is passed around the string groups as it transforms in each variation.Program NotesThis arrangement is fun for everyone! Based on the tune Red River Valley, the melody is…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Skip Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun romp for strings based on a traditional tune. Accessible to a young ensemble and enjoyable to all audiences.Program NotesA fun romp for strings based on a traditional tune. Accessible to a young ensemble and enjoyable to all audiences.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Skip Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications