Written for younger bands, this dark and original march keeps technical challenges within the grasp of a second or third year performer. Although not in a completely traditional form, 7 Hills March has enough repetition to make it accessible to young…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little bit of sugar for the band?”. This piece is in fond memory of Ricky and how great would it be for any one back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Based on the gorgeous 17th century chorale, "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," Always Blooming is contrastingly fast and energetic and features every section of the band, especially the percusisonists! Using themes from the chorale, Kiefer weaves in and out of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Fire Dance weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Processional weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Symphonic Band
Ascendant is an exciting work for concert band scored in a cinematic style. The piece is marked by soaring melodies and rich textures that truly showcase the power of a concert band.Program NotesAscendant was commissioned by the Bowling…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
At the Crossroads is a contemporary ballad featuring solos for 1st Alto Sax, 1st Tenor Sax, 4th Trumpet, 2nd Trombone. Instrumentation contains: 5 Saxes (Sop double on Alto 1), 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion.
Series…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A Big Band arrangement in a jazz/swing style of traditional Australian tunes - Waltzing Matilda, The Road to Gundagai and Click Go The Shears by Daryl McKenzie. Originally commissioned by the Royal Australian Air Force Central Band (the audio demo is from the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
An arrangement one of the most popular songs during the American Civil War, Noah D. Taylor's, The Battle Cry for Freedom is sure to inspire patriotic spirit. This dramatic work is tuneful, yet features "rousingly" aggressive writing with a modern march sound.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Below the Line is a fun shuffle piece in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style of Louis Prima.Program NotesBelow the Line is a fun shuffle piece in the style of the great big bands of Buddy Rich or the jump and jive style…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music