Truman Capote's short story Music for Chameleons provided the inspiration for this work. Welcher's music sets the stage for Capote's story with its use of cricket calls, bamboo wind chimes, and spring coil. Bits of Mozart piano sonatas are quoted throughout…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dan Welcher
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Pay homage to the adventurous spirit of the early American pioneers as they blazed their trails westward with Johnnycake Trail. Spirited and bold passages reflect their determination while the lyric middle section represents the beauty of the landscapes they…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Franklin D. Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
This is a wonderful piece for the advanced player to have a performance opportunity with their school percussion ensemble. The solo part is challenging with a wide range of techniques and a cadenza in the middle of the piece, while the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mick Rossi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Your blues won't be around long when you play these blues with your young musicians! An easy-to-play introduction to blues progressions with easy rhythms and in a popular rock style that never goes out of date.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Franklin D. Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
It doesn't take a spy to discover the appeal of this young band piece! Sid Sly - Super Spy! is a clever salute to the great spy shows and movies we've enjoyed through the years. This falls under the category of "double - oh - fun!"
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Franklin D. Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In addition to containing classical elements, the overall style of Triumph of the Heart was heavily influenced by the pop ballads of the rock band Chicago.Program NotesIn addition to containing classical elements, the overall style of this composition was…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Franklin D. Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications