Beyond the Chorale is a collection of 10 short, miniature concert pieces with a variety of styles, textures, timbral combinations, tonalities, rhythms, harmonies, and melodic material that transcend the traditional “warm-up” by offering many other pedagogical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham, Dennis W. Fisher
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the case, the chart has been arranged with the traditions of the Count Basie Big Band in mind.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A fun and accessible piece for developing band, Dance Sinfonia uses syncopation, accents and meter changes to create a brilliant concert piece. The memorable melody gets passed around the sections of the band and even becomes a short cannon at one point. The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dennis W. Fisher
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deep Field Discovery is inspired by the discoveries made from the James Webb Space Telescope in the Summer of 2022. This piece takes the audience on a journey through the mystery of the unknown, through the depths of space, eventually arriving at the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kevin Kenney
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Green Eggs and Funk was named by one of my students at Christian College Geelong. I mentioned that it had a funky rock type groove and “Bam” out came the name so I went with it!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2014 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis piece plays tribute to the great pianist/ composer Herbie Hancock. His 1963 debut album for the Blue…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
David Gardner
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Hoedowns, square dances, still and starry nights on the prairie, and horses galloping on the plains. Be transported to the prairies with this accessible work for concert band. Built in two contrasting sections, Fisher provides ample opportunity for all to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dennis W. Fisher
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications