Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the instruments blend amorphously to form a single sound rather than emphasizing any one instrument.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Dynamic Death-Defying Daredevil Ducks of Duluth is a heart-stopping novelty galop for band that plays out like muisc composed for an imaginary circus act . . .involving ducks.
Grade Level: 4.5 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:05…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Keith Otis Edwards
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Everyone enjoys a stirring paso doble, evoking the images and excitement of a bullfight. With all of the great bullfighter titles already taken, Edwards cleverly turned to a common object once found around every American saloon - the cuspidor. Hold onto your…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Keith Otis Edwards
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Attaching such objects as tambourine jingles, guitar string, coins, aluminum packets filled with rice, & rubber erasers, Von Hansen has created a unique work for solo vibraphone, extending the sonic palette and keeping audiences and performers engaged.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications