Inspired by a poem of the same name by Rainer Maria Rilke, Falling Stars paints a picture of reflection, wonder, and longing through its vivid imagery of a meteor shower.Program NotesInspired by a poem of the same name by Rainer Maria Rilke, Falling Stars…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasy for Various & Sundries is a bittersweet romp for flexible wind band filled with regular and irregular rhythmic utterances. Thematic melodic boldness contrasts with warm lyricism moving the work to a charming surprise ending.
Grade Level: 4.5…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by quotes from three revolutionary speakers and activists - Desmond Tutu, Helen Keller, and Martin Luther King, Jr. - Finding Hope takes you on a journey from uncertainty to hope to questioning to resolution and joy. This ultimately uplifting piece…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five-Note Jive is a delightful collection of three tunes for beginning flex band and optional electronic accompaniment that utilizes only the first five notes of the B-flat major scale. The groovin’ accompaniment tracks will have your student begging to play…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A “gambit” is a daring and adventurous opening strategy. This music for young band mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece sure to please your band and audience.Program NotesThe word “gambit” refers to an opening…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Greg Danner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With its title meaning “a skipping or leaping about in play,” Gambol incorporates canonic and fugal elements along with Copland-esque harmonies that will invigorate both performers and audience.Program NotesDuring this time of the COVID-19 pandemic (summer,…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Screaming synthesizers, hand claps, & syncopated bass fill out the electronic accompaniment to this holiday favorite. The flexible band parts alone work great with or without the electronics, but don’t you want your audience to get up and dance in the…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed in memory of the composer's first composition teacher, Hymn to the Dawn conveys a sense of beauty and longing. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the unresolved nature of our relationships with loved ones who…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using just the first six notes of the D Major scale this clever medley is an ideal choice for your first holiday concert. Everyone gets a moment in the melodic spotlight with the familiar carols Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Jingle Bells.
Grade Level: 0.5…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Publisher:
Kendor Music Publishing
Inspired by the English proverb, "From little acorns do mighty oaks grow," Bruce Broughton fully embraces this idea with his colorful 9-minute work for 6-part adaptable wind band and optional percussion - starting with the seed of 6 flexible parts and…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications