Inspired by the Balinese and Javanese gamelan music of Indonesia, Archipelagos features unique textures, timbres, and instruments like flower pots and tuned aluminum pipes.Program NotesArchipelagos is a short interlude scored for seven percussionists. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the William Blake poem "Morning," ...ascends the sky is a beautiful intermediate work for solo 5-octave marimba, filled with sixteenth notes flowing up and down the full range of the instrument.Program Notes...ascends the sky was inspired by the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Guardian Hero is a driving, groovy work for string orchestra and optional drum set. A half-time lyrical section provides the chance for everyone to take a breath before returning to the excitement of the beginning.Program NotesIt is important to make sure…
Style:
String
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The Headache Miniatures is a collection of five percussion sextets, each written by a different Texas composer.Program NotesWritten for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Ward, Petrinowitsch, Dave Hall, Christopher Tucker, Dooley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Off and Away! celebrates the adventure of a road trip with great friends, passing through bustling cities, calming countrysides, beautiful blue oceans, and finally returning home, reflecting on the wonderful times had by all.Program NotesOff and Away!…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There are two main types of material in the work: energetic hand drum music and syncopated, line-driven keyboard music. Throughout the work, these materials are increasingly mixed together, until they are thoroughly combined at the end.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned following the passing of a high school student with cancer, Unwavering Heart is a touching overture that reflects her brave, positive, and supportive spirit and spreads her message of love to all who play and enjoy music.Program NotesBella…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in memory of a well-beloved band director, When Tomorrow Comes combines original melodies and the school’s alma mater to create a truly heartfelt and reflective work.Program NotesEddie Shealy was born on April 26, 1959 in Newberry, SC. He attended…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications