And Sing the Love Amazing That Songs Cannot Repay was written as a memorial to a member of the Lake Wobegon® Brass Band administrative staff who passed away from a long battle with cancer. It is a humble dedication based on the hymn tune THAXTED or “O God…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This impressive marimba duet uses the unique interaction between the two instruments to "blur" and create a dense web of counterpoint in which the listener is not particularly drawn to either voice.Program NotesI composed Blur after seeing a fantastic video…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Sanderl
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Brass Band
In the mid 1950’s a Viking gravesite was excavated on the south slope of Vøerbjerg Hill facing Limfjorden, Denmark. Some 700 graves were uncovered and this discovery is considered one the most important finds in all of Viking Lore. The Hill…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Brass Band
Think of the three wise men entering the town of Bethlehem, some say in ships, others say on camels. Whatever the case, from the opening horn fanfare to the lilting tune this arrangement for brass band adds a bit of color and humor to the…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written as a Christmas gift for the composer's goddaughter, Maddie features a expressive melodicism through rubato, moving lines. A brief rolled chorale showacases the rich qualities of the lowest octaves of the marimba before returning to the opening…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Robert Sanderl
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the north country there is a phenomena called northern lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis. It takes dark, clear skies, usually the cold of winter and the farther north you go, the better chance of seeing this spectacular dance of light and…
Style:
Brass Band
Composer:
Michael Halstenson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications