A Crack in the Ice was inspired by a short piece of video footage of an ice climber on a wall of ice, hundreds of feet above safety but surrounded by breathtaking mountains and snow. All is well until he strikes one too many times into the wall above; there…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Don’t Mind If I Do is a fun and swinging chart with a simple but catchy melody in addition to many featured moments for sections of the band at various stages of the work. There are featured solo opportunities aplenty with the option of improvised or…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A mysterious opening with independent solo parts throughout the first movement builds to a glorious climax with all of the mallet instruments. The second movement has all players on drums and drives all the way to the end. Perfect for a high school or college…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The modal melodies & harmonies conjure up images of medieval times, complete with castles, kings, knights & jousting. Take a journey to a simpler time with your students today!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in recognition of a long-time middle school band director and his students, this gorgeous and inspiring work is sure to reflect a sense of Honor and Celebration to your audience!Program NotesHonor and Celebration was written for the students at the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using traditional instruments available in most high school band rooms, David Long created a wonderfully effective piece for small percussion ensemble. Brief slow and free introduction, followed by a fast rhythmic section in 3 leading to an impressive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting piece for developing ensemble. A simple theme is repeated throughout the work in various forms and offset by driving percussion parts that lend power to the theme.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
What do lizards get up to after a day’s basking in the sun? Having re-energised on that hot rock, they are swinging out with the other reptiles. A glass of lemonade and bowl of grasshoppers they are off and leaping. Leaping Lizards!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright:…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Roger Schmidli
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This lyrical and reflective ballad from Joshua Hinkel reminds us that inspiration can come at the strangest times and usually when we aren’t looking for it.Program NotesSometimes inspiration comes to us at the strangest of times and usually when we are not…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This lyrical and reflective ballad from Joshua Hinkel reminds us that inspiration can come at the strangest times and usually when we aren’t looking for it. Now available for flexible wind band, the beautiful lyricism of Moonlit Dreams can be experienced by…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Joshua V. Hinkel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications