Here is a great piece for beginning bands on its own, but it has a pedagogical purpose as well. As the title implies, Sean O’Loughlin has built in rhythmic and tempo accelerando into the fabric of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on the French folk song “Alouette”, Canadian Voyageur features a solid full-band sound with interesting percussion parts and very playable lines in all sections. The familiarity of the tune will enhance the students' performance and be enjoyable for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the style of a Middle European folk dance, this vigorous and energetic piece is somewhat reminiscent of the style of Bela Bartok with a gritty bowing style that should produce a big, solid tone. A rewarding piece for the students to play and the audience…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dark and spooky, this work is excellent for Halloween or any other program. Composer Sean O’Loughlin gives us a dramatic new addition to the young-band repertoire with Dark Corridors.
This free download includes two click track recordings, one with a click…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Sean O’Loughlin continues to inspire students with his dramatic writing, and this string orchestra work is no different. Endeavour is inspired by the brilliant scientists and astronauts that make travel into space possible. Look to the stars with…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This work captures the essence of Irish folk music and is based on “Banna Strand”, “Cockles and Mussels”, and “The Minstrel Boy”. Carefully written with an eye toward fullness of sound and expressive lines, the piece has great audience and player appeal.…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A stately concert march that will encourage solid bowing and a firm tone, this piece gives all sections lead material. Therefore, all players will feel they are making an important contribution to the overall impact of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
A very playable suite of three Christmas carols (“Good King Wenceslas,” “Away in a Manger,” and “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful”) this grouping will make an enjoyable addition to any Christmas program. The viola and 2nd violin are virtually the same to…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adaptation of Concerto No. 5, Mvt. 1
The genius of Vivaldi in bringing out the best of the string idiom is evident in this piece for young players. They will sound much more mature and skilled because of the solid nature of this music. Baroque music has…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Vivaldi, Elliot Del Borgo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Take your students on a galactic musical journey with this bold and aggressive piece for young students. They will ask to play this piece over and over again, and it will make them sound amazing!
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing