Banish the Moon is a musical description of a magical sunrise. It begins in the dark with the sounds of crickets and frogs calling softly. The tune in the clarinet and flute brings in the first hints of light. Instruments are introduced as the light grows and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Escalation is an exciting new work for the developing string orchestra. The title suggests music that lifts and rises throughout. Composer Sean O’Loughlin writes, “I endeavored to embody this concept but not be limited by it. The music does rise at times, but…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Hidden wonders has been scored for flexible instrumentation. Playable with as few as 5 wind/string players and percussion, this accessible concert march is perfect for small ensemble rehearsal, performance, or as a planning piece for when your ensemble comes…
Style:
Concert Band, Flex Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Hidden Wonders is a great example of Sean O’Loughlin’s skill at writing for young musicians. Full of lyrical beauty and exquisite craft, this piece will challenge your musicians. Inspired by beauty and unity, Hidden Wonders is a great addition to any concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
With quarter notes comprising the smallest rhythmic pattern of this work, Sean has crafted a beautifully expressive and haunting new addition to the developing band catalog. Stretch the musicianship of your ensemble with this powerful lyrical selection.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Pinwheels and Spinning Tops captures musically the playfulness of these revolving toys and the spontaneity of childish delight as colours whirl through hypnotic optical illusions. Keeping a forward momentum, as the Pinwheels and Spinning Tops are set in…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
This thing is sharp! Written at a fast, but accessible ¾ time signature, young musicians will feel as though they are laying down a track for a major movie label! Composer Sean O’Loughlin puts his film-scoring experience to good use in this phenomenal new…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Soren Bushi is a traditional Japanese fishing song originally used to keep the fishermen in time together as they send the boats out to sea, haul the nets, fold the sails and load the catch. With the lyrics coming from an old fishermen's dialect from the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tania Owens
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Take a wild ride full of impact percussion and motivic writing with Sean O’Loughlin’s new Visceral Chase! Abounding with drama and the brilliant writing that we have come to love and expect from Sean, your ensemble will sound fantastic with this piece.
This…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Zig Zag is an exciting composition for the young string orchestra. Full of flare and the rhythmic motifs that we have come to love, composer Sean O’Loughlin has created a piece your students will want to play again and again!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2023…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing