A bright and lively composition with all the elements that will make a successful performance, Central Woodlands features interesting writing for all sections and a melodic middle for stylistic contrast.Program NotesA bright and lively composition with all…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title implies, the piece opens in a grand, expansive manner and builds into the rapid and raucous body of the work. Written to showcase the virtuosity of the woodwind section and the warmth of the brass section, Grand and Rapid gives all the ensemble…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With influences of jazz, latin, and even video game music, this work is fun and enjoyable and can be performed as a solo or duet.Program NotesNarrow is the Road is a piece I wrote during my studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. During my time in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Winton Yuichiro White
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to complement an art exhibit of Monet's paintings, Nocturne of the Water Lilllies reflects an impressionistic style while retaining rhythms, harmonies, and melodies that reflect the composers writing.Program NotesNocturne of the Water Lilies is a…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Winton Yuichiro White
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the great tradition of piano quintets, Holger Jung has created a unique three-movement work that effectively replaces the piano with a marimba. The contrasting movements in of lost dreams and chocolate feature musical form that is rooted in the classical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Holger Jung
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shiraz is dedicated to Leander Kaiser, who inspired me to write this piece and also performed in the premier.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 7:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Quartet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Holger Jung
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the hymn tune "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," Valleywood Overture begins with a soft introspective portion full of lush harmonies. The second section is faster with a tuneful melody that bounces along leading back into the hymn tune that builds to a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications