Based on the old English Sussex Mummers Carol, Zaninelli artfully combines original and traditional melodic elements to produce an exciting modern version of this memorable carol.Program NotesThis is actually two works in one. We first hear a slow melodic…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This unique tour-de-force for woodwind trio sparkles with fast swing, sultry adagio and blazing fusion. Gillingham's grasp on motivic transformation is unparalleled.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Op. 49, No. 1
Beethoven's Sonata No. 19 is one of the shortest and simplest of his piano sonatas. Barry Ward has taken great care to respectfully adapt the piece for clarinet quintet, such that Beethoven himself might have scored it.Program NotesBeethoven's…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Barry Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gackstatter explores the ancient mysteries of the Aztec people with this exciting work for wind ensemble. The driving, percussive multi-meter vigor that characterizes most of the piece is broken up by several free, aleatoric sections, utilizing many special…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Gary Gackstatter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In this piece for mixed chamber ensemble, McCarthy explores the duality of his two passions outside of music - Korean Martial Arts and cruising around in vintage Cadillacs.Program NotesAn autobiographic composition, this piece is one of duality; a musical…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The idea for Burn3 simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a journey...Spark | Ignite | Dance | Scorch | Smolder | Incinerate |…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Extracted from one of Glazunov’s suites for orchestra, Carnivale is a rousing tarantella to be performed at a brisk tempo in 6/8 time. With its rapid tempo and dramatic dynamic changes, Carnivale would provide a stirring conclusion to any band concert.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ronald Stilwell, Glazunov
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Castel Sant'Angelo
The Castle of Saint Angelo, built in 139AD, has a rich history in Rome - from being used as a mausoleum to a fortress to a papal residence and place of refuge for the pope. It is a magnificent example of the temporal and spiritual power…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece is a musical realization of a somewhat whimsical conversation between these three instruments. Each instrument is featured in cadenza-like solo sections, allowing them to voice their own thoughts, as well as throwing them out into the mix.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Jason K. Nitsch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Clarinet Feature
The title "Chamber Symphony" indicates that "the wind ensemble is more intimately involved (musically speaking) with the soloist than an accompaniment as in a concerto. In this regard, the single winds and bassoon are treated integrally…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications