A good introduction to the ubiquitous rock shuffle, this piece captures the fun and mystery of an illusionist’s sleight-of-hand close magic act. Every section is featured as the melodic lines are passed along over a funky groove. There are solos written for…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
For teaching music and expression you can't do much better than Bridget Cruise. Based on a theme by Turlough O'Carolan, the clearly marked changes of tempo and the ebb and flow of changing dynamics will enhance the performance as well as assist in teaching…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gary Gackstatter's arrangement of Tschesnokoff's most famous hymn, "Salvation is Created," is lovely and accessible.Program NotesPavel Tschesnokoff (1877-1944) was a leading composer of Russian church music until the formation of the Soviet Union in 1917, at…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tschesnokoff, Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Ensemble…
Style:
Mixed Choir, Percussion
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The talented composer Steve Parsons has paired an original melody with a funky Motown version of Jingle Bells to create the piece he calls Sleighin’ It. This is definitely a fresh take on this carol and your band will have a terrific time with the Motown…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A wonderful addition to the patriotic repertoire, composer Steve Parsons has created this original work for concert band. This Vast and Noble Land combines Steve’s classic harmonic flair with plentiful teaching opportunities. We know you will enjoy this one…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Parsons
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
In his setting of the childhood favorite, Gackstatter created an arrangement playable by a variety of string orchestras by offering easy, medium, and advanced parts for each instrument. This would be perfect for combining younger students with older ones so…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications