And More is one of those works that will inspire your musicians all on its own. Beautifully written and full of opportunities for expressive playing, composer Joshua Hobbs’ new work is perfect for any program.
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Hobbs
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
In this challenging duet for marimba and vibraphone, Shen utilizes several special effect and techniques throughout the piece, such as harmonics on the vibraphone and trills on the inner mallets while playing single notes with the outer mallets. Complicated…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Hsueh-Yung Shen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five Movements utilizes changing meters along with quick exchanges between players to showcase the diversity in a percussion ensemble. Also experience the slow second movement which shows off the expressive qualities of the instruments.Program NotesThis is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Hsueh-Yung Shen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title is based on a quote from George Washington and is aptly appropriate for our current situation. Composer Joshua Hobbs writes a contemplative original work that contains snippets of known patriotic music. His music alludes to the tensions in America…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Hobbs
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Pavane ‘La Bataille’ is an excellent way to introduce your percussionists to the Renaissance era, as this piece is very typical of the mid-sixteenth century court music. Your audience will appreciate the contrast of this piece with most other pieces written…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tielman Susato, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Performed separately or as a set, each of these etudes work on every technical aspect associated with each instrument. For example, the first movement, Alternating Strokes for Snare Drum, utilizes every part of the drum using snare drum sticks, hands, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Hsueh-Yung Shen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to the composer’s Uncle, composer Joshua Hobbs has crafted a sophisticated and serious work that will stretch the musicianship of your young band. It is one of the most musical pieces we have heard in a very long time at this grade level.
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Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Hobbs
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing