Employing some very unusual "instruments"(i.e. anchor chains, garden weasel) At the Dawn of War is a very emotional work born from an idea to write a piece about a day of war and then interrupted by the events of 9/11. A challenging piece for even the most…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kevin Erickson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance Toccata combines continuous rhythmic motion, varied textures and colors, and motives imbued with strong dance-like features in a work that is energetic and bold. Though the underlying current of pulsation is hardly ever interrupted, there are also…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quick moving lines flowing through the orchestra make this a wonderful challenge even for the advanced ensemble. A dynamic work for young players by a master of composition.Program NotesCommissioned by the Lafayette School Chamber Orchestra, Lexington,…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the Salem Witch Trials, Symphony for Salem recreates many of the emotional themes that were prominent at the trials. The devil's dance and the love theme of the Proctors are two of the moods depicted in this fantastic symphony for band.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
D. Mark McCoy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications