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
In this 10-1/2 minute work for 16 percussionists, the composer was inspired by the fantasies he had as as child when he looked up at the stars in awe. What secrets are hidden behind the night sky? The Galaxy Swan, Cygnus in Latin, is best known for Cygnus X-1…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Etienne Houben
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
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