Young bands are in for a treat when they play this lovely Grade 2 ballad by David Gillingham. Lush harmonies and suspensions, memorable melodies and a glorious, heart-wrenching climax - all wrapped up in a 3-1/2 minute piece!Program NotesThere are several…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Comets in Winter Sky is a contemporary work that explores unusual harmonic textures and interesting colors, not usually associated with young band music. This is an excellent introduction to modern music for bands of this level. Highlights include interesting…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concert March
Lights Across the Water is a fun, quick-step concert march with catchy, toe-tapping melodies, and unexpected twists & turns. Even better, this Grade 3 march can be performed with a mass ensemble by using the free downloadable Gr. 1 & 2…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title implies, trumpet calls are heard throughout the ensemble in this high-energy work for wind band. As always, McCarthy does a wonderful job pitting a beautifully lush melody over driving, syncopated ostinatos. Sound the Call is not your typical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications