Have you ever dreamt of running away to join the circus? That is exactly what DreamCircus does for you. Opening with an expansive introduction, the dream state begins only to fade into the excitement of the big top. Snippets of circus themes play as the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Rob Deemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Dynamic Death-Defying Daredevil Ducks of Duluth is a heart-stopping novelty galop for band that plays out like muisc composed for an imaginary circus act . . .involving ducks.
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:05…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Keith Otis Edwards
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising Pillars, captures the building's physical structure made up of high ceilings and tall support columns.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jazz Sketches for cello and vibraphone features three movements of contrasting jazz moods. Livin’ In The City, a fast paced driving straight-eighth note feel is a musical description of urban life. Blues Lament is a slow somber dirge using jazz harmony and a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Oboe Feature
Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales. The work begins slowly and freely with ocean drums and oboe stating the main theme. The middle of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Everyone enjoys a stirring paso doble, evoking the images and excitement of a bullfight. With all of the great bullfighter titles already taken, Edwards cleverly turned to a common object once found around every American saloon - the cuspidor. Hold onto your…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Keith Otis Edwards
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title of the piece, Tap-Click represents the sound motive and rhythmic structure for the entire work. The piece is performed with the players placed around the audience, creating a “surround-sound” effect.Program NotesThe title of the piece, Tap-Click…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications