Fiesta time! This fun and catchy piece sounds great any time.Program NotesFiesta time! This fun and catchy piece sounds great any time. The EDGE Series is a collection of percussion ensembles featuring many popular musical styles - from funk to calypso to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Consisting of three Celtic-infused melodies, Irish features three contrasting sections - a nostalgic & heartfelt ballad, a rollicking & energetic jig, and a quick toe-tapping reel.Program NotesIrish consists of three original melodies created in the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This work is a tour-de-force for eight percussionists, each playing a variety of instruments. Blazing fast tempos and quick meter changes characterize the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 6:55 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Presto is named after its tempo: very, very fast. Starting with a dramatic flourish fueled by brass and percussion, a sweet waltz interrupts the fireworks before the music builds again and ultimately climaxes with a restatement of the opening flourish.
Grade…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Puck is a character also known as Robin Goodfellow in the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. A clever, playful imp, Puck loves pranks, practical jokes and other shenanigans. This is his dance.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2016 Number of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Queen’s Entrance is a regal but lyrical work that is filled with flourishes, dramatic interplay between instrument sections and richly scored melodies. The concluding march is expressive, compelling and absolutely memorable, making The Queen’s Entrance…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Scenes from Earth, Gaetano explores four contrasting sonic landscapes, each with their own character - from free to driving to pensive to frenetic.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 7 + Piano Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.Program NotesSpanish for "heartfelt," Sentido seeks to express this through its lyrical, expressive melodies and warm, rich harmonies.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
John Paulson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A festive ensemble piece with a Latin flair. Developing ensembles will enjoy performing this on your next concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Octet Series: Edge Series Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Three Inventions for Flute & Percussion are not inventions in the Baroque sense, but rather three pieces that simply involve imitation between the two performers. The outer movements are in strict time, while the middle movement is very free.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications