Commissioned by Laura Lynch and Jason Kihle from the University of Jamestown (Fargo, ND), Allez! was written to be a dynamic opener or closer for a program that features the instruments equally. From the opening notes, the piece just "goes" and never lets up…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spanish for the color blue, Azul is a two-movement work that explores the contemplative mood of the vast icy-blue glaciers of Antarctica (with the harsh, metallic sounds of crotales and vibraphone) and the infernal unpredictability of sapphiric flames (with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The idea for Burn3 simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a journey...Spark | Ignite | Dance | Scorch | Smolder | Incinerate |…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the Griffin & Sabine Trilogy of books by Nick Bantock, An Extraordinary Correspondence takes its title from the subtitle of the first book. Bantock tells the mystical story of these two people by inviting readers to examine handmade postcards…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Each movement of Four Flights depicts what could be a simple childhood song. First Steps is set up somewhat like a two-part invention between flute and marimba. Josh’s New Bag, opens with a simple rudimental snare drum solo that continues when the flute…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Flute Feature
Lullaby for Evangelina is a hauntingly beautiful arrangement of the popular tune "Hush, Little Baby" for solo flute and band. Gackstatter employs some unique effects throughout the piece, such as humming wine glasses and quiet vocal…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A New Hope begins rather solemnly with a hint of nostalgia , transforming to an ever-uplifting theme that mingles with the final theme before returning to the serenity of the opening bars.Program NotesWritten for and dedicated to my niece Jessica on the…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This subtle and moving work calls for a unison choir over a small chamber group. After setting a stark and solemn mood on the piano, fragments of the tune America start form into a cohesive melody. Oh, Beautiful is ideal for an introspective moment in any…
Style:
Woodwind, String
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications