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
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
Menehune March is a simple and light concert march for beginning band scored to make an ensemble sound great.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 2:10 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Programming: Marches Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Steinohrt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet fanfare, please. Trumpets and percussion introduce the musical material in this very heart-grabbing piece. Horns play a lead role in making this dramatic piece an audience capturing masterpiece for band.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2001 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
William Steinohrt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In 4 Movements: I. Prelude II. In Memoriam III. Interlude IV. Collage/Finale
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 9 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
Instrumentation
Bells Chimes Vibraphone Vibraphone 2 Xylophone Marimba 1 (4…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
William Steinohrt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is “spy rock” at its best! Jamie Roth weaves all the familiar melodic and harmonic material of spy themed TV and movie music together in this sensational easy jazz chart. This will be an entertaining and fun selection for home concerts and other events.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jamie Roth
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
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications