The title of this work, Silhouette, is taken from Gottry's idea to create a short piece in the style of Mozart or Haydn, but certainly not an exact picture.Program NotesThe title of this work, Silhouette, is taken from my idea to create a short piece in the…
Style:
String
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Sonata for Violin & Piano opens with a brooding theme in the first movement, moves on to an aggressively energetic scherzo in the second movement, a romanze with long lyrical lines, and closes with a relentless, furious tarantella.Program…
Style:
String
Composer:
Dan Forrest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gillingham's three-movement Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano features soaring, lyrical melodies and lush, chromatic chord progressions. Each movement is dedicated to a member of his family - the first, dedicated to his daughter, who is a cellist, the second…
Style:
String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cast in five movements, Gillingham's Songbook for Viola & Marimba is inspired by song and song forms - On Wings of Song, Song of Sorrow, Birdsong, Evensong.Program NotesThe Sonorous Duo, comprised of Kris Grant, marimba, and Courtney Grant, viola,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Soulprints is a dynamic three-movement work that explores concepts of the human soul and spirituality.Program NotesAccording to Gnostic Christian scriptures, the existence of three distinct types of human soul…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Introduce your students to possibly one of the most beautiful and lyrical pieces they have ever performed. Intricate and delicate, this ethereal and almost hypnotic composition exemplifies being overcome with a sense of awe, peace, and wonder while gazing at…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bryan Sanguinito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beginning on a unison, punctuated rhythm, Stomp! expands into a study of rhythmic animation and syncopation. McCarthy, a composer with musical roots grounded equally in classical, jazz, and funk music, uses the quartet in solo, duo, paired duet, trio, and…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kim Archer's String Quartet No. 1 is a challenging work set in four contrasting movements, filled with angst, humor, beauty and valor. All four players get a workout and have their individual moment to shine.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players:…
Style:
String
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The work is simple and melodic in nature. The music should flow gently and always remain fluid and transparent. The melody is predominantly pentatonic, harmonized mostly in E-flat minor.Program NotesThis work was written to commemorate two significant events…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gabe Musella
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A festive steel drum arrangement. A catchy melody and energetic rhythmic motives will make this an exciting work for your steel drum ensemble.Program NotesA festive steel drum arrangement. A catchy melody and energetic rhythmic motives will make this an…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications