Here is a great piece for beginning bands on its own, but it has a pedagogical purpose as well. As the title implies, Sean O’Loughlin has built in rhythmic and tempo accelerando into the fabric of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Publisher: Excelcia…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Bill Buchanan is one of the preeminent music teachers in Queensland; a nurturer and a developer of talent. When he left full time work to pursue other projects his students, past and present, put together a concert to celebrate his teaching career. My…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The work has a notation to be played "with dignity and strength" and it is that annotation which encapsulates the effect the composer and commissioner intended to have on both performer and listener.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Publisher: Brolga Music…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A complete suite of music for use at ANZAC and Veterans' Day Services written to accommodate the ability levels of students in their first two years of playing. Includes a Teachers' Resource Guide and Order of Service.
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2000…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Arachnophobia taunts and teases the listener, musically depicting spiders of all shapes and sizes running, scattering and scurrying over chairs, across the floor and up the walls. Listen for the screams and cries of fear; feel your heart pound and the panic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
As the Sound of Many Waters is a contemporary work for a table-top multi-percussion setup and backing track. This piece explores the various sonic characteristics of water; ranging from sparse ethereal sections to high-energy moments that challenge the chops…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Zach Paris
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two of Australia's most famous songs arranged for young band.
Grade Level: 2.5 Copyright: 1989 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
Listen to Recordings
YMB012_01.mp3
YMB012_02.mp3
Sample PDFs
Australia's National Songs - Sample Score.pdf…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Two of Australia's most famous songs arranged for young full orchestra.Program NotesAustralia's national anthem in a traditional key to accompany singing. 'Waltzing Matilda' is recognised worldwide as beign Australia's song. This setting allows the audience…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The composer has atempted to convey the feeling of both joy and sadness by contrasting the light, almost frivolous tune of Queensland Drover with the melancholy of Moreton Bay.Program NotesAn Australian Rhapsody is a symphonic work constructed from melodic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ralph Hultgren
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Sean O’Loughlin’s ability to place a piece in-the-pocket for any ensemble is something to behold. This piece just works!
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Rhapsody String Orchestra Series Category: String Orchestra…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing