Written and inspired by a fond childhood memory, Composer Steve Parsons brings us a light and lush new work for string orchestra. Audiences will be enraptured by the film-like quality of this new piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The first movement, Caught-ya Caccia, uses vibraphone (or marimba) only with the flute. The flute player is asked to play the rain stick and sing at one point in the movement. The second movement, Caged Waltz, utilizes the modest-sized multiple percussion set…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Reed Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Distant Thunder depicts the ever-changing world of a rainforest, with sparkling textures glistening like rainwater on leaves giving way to the fierce rumble of a storm. This highly dramatic work is written to showcase the percussion section, using energetic,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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
Steve Parsons’ significant background with musical theater is clear with this concert band piece. With fresh changes and harmonic choices, Infinity Awaits will bring excitement to any program.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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
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