One of Australia’s greatest entertainers, the late Ricky May, often used the expression to an audience to acknowledge his band “How about a little bit of sugar for the band?”. This piece is in fond memory of Ricky and how great would it be for any one back…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Daryl McKenzie
Publisher:
Brolga Music
An easy latin groove based on the chord changes for Horace Silver's classic "Song For My Father". The rhythm section sets the tone which is joined by the ensemble. This sets up the unison saxophone melody which is punctuated by the brass. Trumpet and Tenor…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Commissioned by Blackburn High School Friends of Music for the Symphonic Band performance at The Midwest Clinic, International Band and Orchestra Conference 2017, Chicago USA. Based on the opening phrase of the Blackburn High School Song - Ad Lucem Crescimus…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The idea for AfterBurn 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
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Collection of Duets, Trios, and Quartets for Cajons, Congas, and/or Djembes
Featuring nine pieces - three duets, three trios, & three quartets - each playable on cajons, congas, djembes, or any combination of the three, All Hands on Deck is a flexible…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham’s gorgeous setting of the ever-popular America, the Beautiful seeks to preserve the beauty of the hymn, while simultaneously transcending some of the harmonies and scoring we have grown to expect over the years, without straying too far from…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
And the Time Is is a poignant work for SATB choir and percussion ensemble featuring the beautiful words of Samuel Hazo, Sr.Program NotesAnd the Time Is is a poignant work for SATB choir and percussion ensemble featuring the beautiful words of Samuel Hazo, Sr.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Mallet Quintet
The metallic sound of the bells and vibraphones combined with the warm, woody sound of the marimbas expresses the wonder and mysteriousness of the angels who are ever-present in our lives. Fluctuating tonality, sweeping melodic lines and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Asante is Swahili for “thank you.” Written for the developing percussion ensemble, Asante will introduce young percussionists to syncopated melodic rhythms. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres, accompanied by a traditional African…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
We all struggle to find the inner peace of our soul. Our everyday struggle through the busy traffic of our lives makes it difficult to tap into this inner peace. This piece chronicles the challenge of our quest for quietness and calmness in our life.Program…
Style:
Brass, Percussion, String
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications