An old Jewish poem - they were called psalms - talks of being led, “beside still waters”. The implication is that in troubling times there is a place to find peace and to deal with the stresses and strains that come upon us. That same poem talks about…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Music can make you dance, it can make you leap with joy, or march and pound your feet on the ground. But music can also coax you to sing, to open your mouth and let your voice be heard. Cantabile has a beautiful, simple melody; a melody that is very singable…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
With regal tones and fanfares of trumpets this piece allows the young musician to proclaim and sing forth in a style reminiscent of Elgar, Walton and the heroic film music of recent years, Cinque Quattro Alla Marcia is a majestic march in 5/4 time - a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Festal Intrada was written to commemorate The Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival’s 20th Anniversary celebrated in August of 2010. With an energetic fanfare opening the work, Festal Intrada is effervescent and sparkling with dynamism and strength.…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
These simple melodies and gentle rhythms have been combined into a delightful and refreshing piece for young musicians from the pen of a young musician.Program NotesThese simple melodies and gentle rhythms have been combined into a delightful and refreshing…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
James Hultgren, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
These simple melodies and gentle rhythms have been combined into a delightful and refreshing piece for young musicians from the pen of a young musician.Program NotesThese simple melodies and gentle rhythms have been combined into a delightful and refreshing…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
James Hultgren, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth" declares the Psalmist. West African chant that became the joyful noise of an imprisoned people; the contemplative song of a monastery; an incessant and irresistible Indian tabla rhythm; the pulsing of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The space shuttle starts to shake and rumble as the main engines ignite. Straining to lift off the launch pad with a huge kick the shuttle shakes and lurches forwards. With a burst of adrenaline you are off blasting into space. Race To The Moon is a bright…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Tim Fisher, Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Rejoice! Be Glad! was commissioned by St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe, Queensland, for the Symphonic Band. Their conductor, Kane McNally, asked for a fervent Jewish style dance, saying the young men in the ensemble enjoyed playing such music. The Hebrew…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
"Why aren't there more slow pieces in three four time?'' Why indeed. The music is slow and singing in style. Providing musical challenges through the tension and release of the melodic and harmonic lines, it is plaintive and evocative in nature and it is…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music