With its haunting melodies and rhythmic drive, The Oredock Legends is an exciting work capturing past spirit of the iron industry of Wisconsin. Commissioned by young musicians, for young musicians, this work is educational, but filled with musicality and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Over the Sparkling Sea is a jaunty 6/8 march (with a brief stint in 2/4) with a melody that is derived from an original song by Reber Clark.Program NotesWhen Scott Gumina, Director of Bands at Lisle High School of Lisle, Illinois, asked me to create a work…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With original patriotic text by the composer, The Risk of Freedom is a unique work for narrator and band that is perfect for your next themed concert.Program NotesI Remember... In the mists of time when tyrants ruled and freedom's hopes were dashed and worn.I…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
River of Four Reflections is a powerful and somewhat introspective work inspired by the meditations of Ignatius of Loyola.Program NotesThe river referred to in River of Four Reflections is the river Cardoner which flows through the small town of Manresa just…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This lush work sparkles with hope, is filled with memorable melodies and cinematic excitement. Noah Taylor proves that he is a master at scoring an ensemble so it always sounds its bestProgram NotesSeize the Day was composed in the late autumn of 2010 while…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Summerfield, set in a somewhat contemporary fashion and interpreted by a current day director and ensemble, attempts to celebrate the music of all time in the context of the music of one’s own time.Program NotesSummerfield was commissioned by the Commack High…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sunset at Quantico is an attempt to present my impressions of a military funeral there. Aside from the original material (typified in the optional Chorale Prelude), the traditional military drum dirge (used as the deceased veteran’s casket moves from chapel…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Victory is meant to uplift and empower the performers and listeners alike. The dramatic and conflicting nature of the piece is also meant to show the struggle one undergoes on their path to victory.Program NotesWhen I was asked to be the guest conductor and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Experience a sense of the great prairie city of Chicago and its life in Windy City. From the dawn at the Lakefront to the “Silicon Prairie,” from the City Grid set among its massive stonework architecture, to the trains that tie everything together, Chicago…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Reber Clark
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications