Festive and fun, composer David Hind’s Festive Carousel is a wonderful addition to any concert program. Work on articulations and delicate entrances with this energetic new work for string orchestra.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2020 Publisher: Excelcia Music…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
A Jingle Fantasy, arranged by David Hinds uses the modernized version of Jingle Bells as the basis for this work. Intended for use for Christmas or Winter concerts.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Intermezzo String…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This intermediate marimba solo serves as a wonderful introduction to polytonality for the performer and audience alike. While not too technically challenging, Awake & Resting requires a great deal of musical nuance.Program NotesAwake & Resting, for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally a song in four parts for acapella vocal ensemble, A Country Mile is written in the style of an old-world jazz ballad. Its lyrics conjure a mood of peace, contentment and homecoming.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2019 Publisher: Brolga Music Series:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Naomi Crellin, Edward Fairlie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Duo Dichotomy is written for 4.3-octave marimba with optional notes of a 5-octave marimba. Listen for the two "dichotomies" of the piece - the two central tonalities (B-flat minor and F-sharp minor) and the contrast between five-note and four-note rhythms.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mystery Dance is an intriguing piece of music for young players. The e minor key (providing the “mystery”) coupled with the tempo adds to the appeal for both students and director.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
We have all heard of legends best told around a campfire! Journey to new and exciting lands of legends with David Hind’s new work for developing string orchestra.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2021 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Harmony String…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
David L. Hinds
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each movement works well as its own stand-alone piece (about four and a half minutes each), but goes better…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ride the waves and explore life under the sea in this 3-minute work for solo low-A marimba.Program NotesUnderwater Adventure is written for a 4.3-octave marimba. The piece is fairly simple, but it provides certain challenges for the performer. This piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications