Written to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the East Aurora High School Band Program (Illinois), Shine On! intermingles motives from the school's fight song with original themes by the composer into an energetic, syncopated, melodious, harmonious jubilee!…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Loosely inspired by the Pablo Neruda poem “Es la mañana elena” (‘Tis the morrow of storm), Silencio uses echo effects throughout and follows the arc and excitement of the poem. The pieces thrives on tension throughout, not allowing you to breathe until the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Silent Canyons was inspired of by the story of the Ancestral Pueblo Peoples or Anasazi (a Navajo word meaning “ancient ones” or “ancient enemies”) and their disappearance from the Four Corners region of the southwestern United States in the 13th century. It…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Songs of Venus was created to celebrate several of the women in the composer's immediate and extended family. Represented are grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and nieces, each having a unique and meaningful impact on his life. He has captured the essence of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spitfire is a tour-de-force duet for euphonium and marimba/vibraphone that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart. The set includes an optional tuba, which…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spitfire is a tour-de-force duet for euphonium and piano that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart. The set includes an optional tuba, which turns the duet…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spitfire II is a tour-de-force work for solo euphonium and percussion ensemble that takes your breath away from the first flourish of 16th notes and doesn't let go until the final note. Caution: Not for the feint of heart.Program NotesSpitfire was inspired by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title Spun is a play on the term Fortspinnung, which can be translated to "spinning forth." After a slow & ominous introduction, the quick perpetual motion of the piece (primarily set in 12/8 meter) creates the impression of a dizzying spin from…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally scored for marimba quartet, this arrangement of the ever-popular Christmas carol Stille Nacht (”Silent Night”) has been re-imagined for mixed keyboard quartet with 5 optional parts, including chimes, timpani, and 3 auxiliary percussion. After a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the poetry of StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas, Strange Dreams illustrates each of four unique stories - Unheard Music, Ballerina Mom, Mermaid Song, & Pools of Light - with their own individually unique character.Program NotesBased on the poetry…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications