Reflecting significant events of the beginning of the 21st century, New Millennium, Different World, New Beginnings is a tour de force. The 1st movement celebrates the turn of the century, the 2nd movement mourns the September 11, 2001 tragedy, and the 3rd…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Wind Ensemble and SATB Chorus
Inspired by a quote by George Bernard Shaw, No Brief Candle celebrates the career and life of John R. Locke upon his retirement as Director of Bands at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This powerful work…
Style:
Mixed Choir, Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A thought provoking work that attempts to express the various meanings represented by the title. The composer states that the piece is not meant to be programmatic, that through the sounds, melody and musical impressions provided in each segment the listener…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally composed for an orchestra with flexible instrumentation, Jack Stamp reworked the piece for flexible wind band. The word Pervicacity means stubborn, which is highlighted in the recurring three-note motive throughout this driving work.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using elements of the Westminster Chimes, Carol of the Bells, and Beethoven's ever-recognizable Joyful, Joyful, Roger Cichy's Ring the Bells in Jubilation is a masterful work which joyfully announces the Christmas season.Program NotesEvery form of artistic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Salida Principio loosely translates to "exit principal," as the piece was written to honor a high school principal on her retirement. This dynamic work is a short overture with many rhythmic twists and pizzazz.
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2019 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
A delightful arrangement of "Silent Night" for brass ensemble. This holiday work is suitable for many settings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist Category: Brass; Percussion…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Flute Feature
A multi-movement work which shows off the many dimensions or “silhouettes” of the flute. From tender ballads to high trills and chromatic passages to a lively jazz movement, it is all here.Program NotesCommissioned by the Luther College Concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to celebrate the life of the composer’s black Labrador retriever, Sophie presents a beautiful, melancholy melody and fills it with lush harmonies and countermelodies.Program NotesSophie was my black Labrador retriever. She was "my girl" and got me…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set in four contrasting movements based on melodic ideas from the composer's daughter Sounds, Sketches & Ideas begins with a lyric ballad, then presents a very regal movement. The third movement has a jazz basis while the finale is a comic movement…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Roger Cichy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications