At a time when the UK is gripped by turbulent times British composer Michael Brand has taken themes from Holst’s Jupiter from his ‘Planets’ Suite (including the patriotic ‘I vow to thee my Country’) and created a new musical context for them. Rhythmic and at…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Michael Brand
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three movements: I. Rondo, II. Espressivo, III. Straight Eighth Groove. Through the use of pitch changes, Cheadle creates memorable melodies on the timpani!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1997 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 11:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Richard Cheadle
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on a Scottish folk melody, Michael Brand's idyllic yet dramatic My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose is a great fit for any concert!Program NotesAccording to the British Library, the Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) contributed many songs to James…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Michael Brand
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Memories of the Alhambra)
Composed in 1886, the tremolo study Recuerdos de la Alhambra is without doubt Tarrega's best-known piece. This wonderful arrangement for marimbas evokes memories of the Moorish citadel located on a hill in the Spanish Granada. An…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Mathiesen, Tárrega
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Are you looking for chamber music combining keyboard percussionists and woodwind instrumentalists? Sicilienne by Gabriel Fauré is such a work. Its beautiful, lilting melody is sure to captivate performers and listeners alike.Program NotesA sicilienne is a…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Steven Mathiesen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications