Gackstatter explores the ancient mysteries of the Aztec people with this exciting work for wind ensemble. The driving, percussive multi-meter vigor that characterizes most of the piece is broken up by several free, aleatoric sections, utilizing many special…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Violin Feature
Gackstatter cleverly combines three popular fiddle tunes into one toe-tapping feature for solo violin (fiddle) and string orchestra.Program NotesThis arrangement of three famous fiddle tunes was originally done for pianist/violinist/singer…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
What would it sound like if Claude Debussy had been able to score for the modern percussion ensemble? Dwayne Rice’s new orchestration of Debussy’s beloved Clair de Lune attempts to answer the question by faithfully and stunningly recreating the work for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Entangled States is a concertino for multi-percussion soloist and percussion trio. Using the concepts of quantum entanglement, the materials of music, and various percussion instruments, Entangled States is a study in the nature of interaction. Each…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Driving syncopation in the percussion and low brass provide the foundation for the long, soaring melodies in the woodwinds that follow. Roles reverse and eventually the raucous syncopation wins over. Images of soaring above the clouds will keep your students…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the breathtaking views of the Flint Hills and the paintings of Mark Flickenger, this symphony is designed to be performed with his artwork projected onto screens on stage. Through the music and art, we can deepen our appreciation for what’s in our…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Terra Incognita
As the title implies, you are about to enter a realm of mystery and excitement! Ancient cartographers labeled unexplored regions on their maps as "terra incognita" and in one instance wrote Here Be Dragons, signifying the peril that lay ahead…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Terra Incognita
As the title implies, you are about to enter a realm of mystery and excitement! Ancient cartographers labeled unexplored regions on their maps as "terra incognita" and in one instance wrote Here Be Dragons, signifying the peril that lay ahead…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Brian A. West and the TCU Percussion Orchestra, I Ching is a set of variations for large percussion ensemble based on concepts from the ancient Chinese book of wisdom by the same name.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2014 Number of Players: 12…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow & stately opening, the spirit journeys to a place of rhythmic excitement with driving percussion, vocal effects, and long, lyrical lines.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications