Put on your hiking boots as you literally march through the desert in this fun and lively piece for beginning bands. The snare drum sets a cadence as students stomp on stage to create the march effect.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for full band, including large mallet ensemble, this setting uses Grainger’s Lord Melbourne as its wind-setting model. The Duke of Marlborough Fanfare is a Grade 4, well-suited for the mature high school or collegiate band.Program NotesScored for full…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
Evensong for Rilke is inspired by the mystical and emotive words of the poet Ranier Rilke. The use of space, simplicity, and building force in this piece are at once haunting and powerful, utilizing the full expressive powers of both the conductor and the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This stately march, with chorale section, was inspired by English brass band traditions and has moments of power and beauty. The main theme is borrowed from the first four notes of Flourish for Wind Band and Toccata Marziale by Ralph Vaughan Williams, in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally scored for 5 solo voices, a double mixed chorus, 3 orchestral groups of brass, strings, and mixed mandolins and guitars, Father and Daughter is one of Grainger's most exciting works. It may be performed as a standalone work or as a set called "…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music
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
It's off to the races with this challenging gallop! Arranged for band from the original piano score for eight hands on one piano, this challenging piece retains the humor and rollicking fun of the original, and will be a great addition to any program.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imagine those winged stone sculptures adorning a castle coming to life to ward off the evil spirits of the world. Enjoy the soaring & sinister flight of the Gargoyles, featuring constantly shirting meters from 6/8/ to 2/4 to 6/8 to 3/4 and back again!…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief canonic opening introducing the primary theme, Gateway Overture moves into a quick march-like statement with the backdrop of a full percussion section. Ostinatos throughout the ensemble make this a very accessible piece for younger ensembles.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
This clever Grade I march is perfect for your next holiday program, incorporating the popular Christmas carol 'Good King Wenceslas.' All sections of the band have their moment in the spotlight during the brief 1-1/2 minute duration.
Grade Level: 1…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications