Long known for his writing for upper-level groups, Kris Berg turns loose his creative talents on this easy funk-rock composition. Great rhythm section writing, solid scoring throughout and creative and fresh harmonic ideas set this chart apart from the pack.…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Kris Berg
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Looking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look no further! Innovative use of the auxiliary percussion instruments to support the rest of the ensemble. PLAY IT!Program NotesLooking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Chapel Further Down is a keyboard-forward piece inspired by various sites of historic importance throughout the British isles. In many cases, there is a small church or chapel featured secondarily, set off to the side as a seeming afterthought to a castle…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful solo piece that demonstrates the pianistic tendencies of the marimba with independent lines occurring simultaneously in each hand. Based on a simple theme presented freely at the beginning with subsequent variations to follow. Many opportunities for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Corps-tet attempts to bring some traditional marching elements to the indoor concert setting. This piece is intended for high school or college percussion ensembles.Program NotesThis piece is intended for high school or college percussion ensembles. It…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dancing With Animals is a lighthearted fantasy inspired by creatures from the animal kingdom. In the first movement, the five animals march in, then each one presents its unique dance in turn. Tango with a Cow, or Waltz with an Elephant, you're sure to have…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Euonymus Alatus (sp. "The Burning Bush") is a perfectly simple, classic, yet complex shrub found in home gardens and nurseries in many parts of the country. This work presents a reflection on the plant; Its classic form, its deceptive, mysterious, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Just off the coast of Cozumel, there is an area near the Columbia Reef known as El Cielo ("the Heavens"). Here you will find a shallow sandy bottom with a bit of sea grass and hundreds if not thousands of giant starfish. The local dive operators who bring you…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This new Calypso chart from jazz musician and educator Kris Berg might be the happiest piece ever written for young jazz ensemble. Like the classic Sonny Rollins piece St. Thomas, this composition uses simply basic chords and rhythms, but the end result is a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Kris Berg
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing