An ethereal, but intense, rolled section opens the piece building to a dramatic climax. Bursts of sixteenth notes flying up and down the instrument make this both fun and play and impressive to watch. The slow middle section employs independent rolls in both…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These work are ideal for a percussion quartet that wants to perform high quality works without having to move the whole room full of percussion instruments. The entire collection can be performed with one 5-octave marimba, vibraphone, and bells.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Aukofer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow and mysterious opening, The Hunted takes off on a rampage filled with chromaticism and heart pounding rhythms. The pieces is technically very idiomatic, but it is extremely impressive from the audience's perspective.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful chorale is first presented with arpeggiated chords in several sticking permutations. No time signature or key signature is indicated, but the piece centers around A minor. It continuously flows from beginning to end. Perfect for all levels of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
We are excited to publish music from new composer Jorge Machain. Rushing Dragons is a bold and forceful composition for developing students. The piece has nice contrasts between the exciting up-tempo music and the more lyrical middle section to help improve…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jorge Machain
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This is an effective programmatic work in three movements: The Storm, Life, and The Dance. The first movement portrays the intensity of the storm with much dissonance and rhythmic excitement. The second movement is a four-part chorale set in C major. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to the composer's own sibling, Sister's Song features a gently rocking, lyrical melody over an arpeggiated eighth note accompaniment. It is sure to tug at the heart-strings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After an expressive rolled section, a jazz fox trot ensues, giving the piece many dance-like qualities.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1997 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:10 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
Listen to Recordings…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This cinematic gem from composer Jorge Machain will be the highlight of any concert or festival program. This fanfare will show off every aspect of your ensemble!
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Rhapsody Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jorge Machain
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Part of The EDGE Series, Time Worn is a Latin-based ensemble that has many interesting feels and textures. Players play on the same xylophone at one time through the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 3:15 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Aukofer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications