For I Believe was commissioned in memory of Jennifer Smith, a choral student at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. At Jennifer's parents' request, the biblical text is: "For I believe that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things…
Style:
Mixed Choir
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Symphony No. 1)
for those taken too soon... is a single-movement symphony was written in memory of one of the composer's dear band director friends. Based on the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul," the five seamless sections of the piece represent the five…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fracture tackles the weighty subject of childhood abuse in this moving work for percussion ensemble. Beginning with carefree, idyllic simplicity and segueing into places with dark, sharp edges, Archer paints a vivid & powerful soundscape.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written as a memorial, Free is intended to be an uplifting expression of life with the numerous ascending figures throughout the evolving first half of the piece and the forward momentum of the exciting second half. Solos for trumpet and oboe give ample…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.Program NotesThe word “gambit” refers to an opening…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.Program NotesThe word “gambit” refers to an opening…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Goosebumps is a spooky, Halloweenish tune where everyone gets a turn at the melody. Dynamic contrasts and staccato notes add variety and interest throughout. The percussion section gets to play a lot of “surprise” instruments, including cowbell, ratchet,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for narrator and band, The Greatest Generation was inspired by Tom Brokaw’s eloquent testament to the World War II generation. The music sets the background for a reading of four soldiers’ letters that highlight the emotion of those difficult times…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This free style setting of the hymn tune His Eye is on the Sparrow focuses on the varied tonal colors and instrumental textures of the wind band. Solos for trumpet and alto saxophone highlight the verse statements and lead into the full band refrains. While…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a line from 'The Return of the King' (from the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy) - "There may come a time - an hour of wolves and shattered shields - when the Age of Men comes crashing down, but it will not be this day!" The image of an "hour of wolves…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications