Written for a trio of middle aged men, Prelude to Elaboration offers a means to alternative ends: the development of a deconstruction and/or the gradual reduction of a fabricated statement. From the opening perspective the work could be titled Elaboration on…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rhapsody for Clarinet is the second work in a series of compositions of the same name for solo wind instruments and piano. The first part offers a lyrical melody exchanged and developed between the instruments. This leads into an aggressive, punctuated…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the opening sound of distant church bells, we are drawn into a work inspired by the grandeur and magnificence of the Eternal City. Drawing from his Italian Catholic roots, Zaninelli demonstrates his unabashed love for Rome. It is quite easy to fall…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cast in one movement, this virtuosic concert work for alto saxophone and band is appealing to all audiences. Sapphire begins with a fast opening followed by a meditative ballad. The dramatic finale is a lively salsa culminating in a noisy, celebratory climax.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I. Prelude - North Shore at Dusk (sweetly in a moderately slow tempo) II. Cakewalk - Carriages on Main Street (in a ragtime style) III. Waltz - Ball at the Grand Hotel (in three)
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 3 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sea Shanty Saga is in direct response to the 2021 TikTok resurgence of 13th Century Sea Shanty! This setting includes 4 varying sea shanties perfect for Festival Performance, Or just plain fun! If you are looking for Flexible options, the series comes in…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Sea Shanty Saga is in direct response to the 2021 TikTok resurgence of 13th Century Sea Shanty! This setting includes 4 varying sea shanties perfect for Festival Performance, Or just plain fun! If you are looking for Flexible options, the series comes in…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Brilliant flourishes are contrasted by introspective sections of music in this captivating duet for flute and marimba/vibes.Program NotesCommissioned by Dual Excursions and Western Connecticut State University
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sign of the Times is a quick swing tune that originated from Tom Morgan's "Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook." All of the combo parts are available here so that the drummer can now play with live players instead of just a recording.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Simple Prelude is a short work written for the wedding ceremony of my friends Darrin and Julie May Hicks, to whom the piece is dedicated. This prelude exists as both a marimba and clarinet quartet.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players: 4…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications