Originally a song in four parts for acapella vocal ensemble, A Country Mile is written in the style of an old-world jazz ballad. Its lyrics conjure a mood of...
Style: Concert Band
Arranger / Composer: Crellin, Naomi; Fairlie, Edward
Inspired by Argentinian composer Ástor Piazzolla, Death by Tango work makes use of the many colours and textures of the wind ensemble.Program NotesInspired by...
Every Way But Forward is a high-energy Latin-inspired percussion ensemble piece with plenty of tasty licks and big ensemble moments. A great closer for a...
Here for Now combines elements of samba and jazz along with terrain familiar to steel band composition; virtuosic passages in the lead pans, melodic variations...
In Trinidad, those musicians who devotes themselves to the practice and performance of the steel drums are said to be “pan-jumbies.” This African derived word...
Pushing 30 is based on a tricky but groovy 29-beat rhythmic cycle. This unique blend of timbres and musical styles is sure to enchant any audience.Program...
The simple melody and slow calypso feel of Rainmaker leave plenty of room for the inner voices of the steel band to weave through intricate jazz harmonies....
from “Pour le Piano”
Claude Debussy’s hauntingly beautiful Sarabande is now available for your large concert bands. This transcription maintains Debussy’s...
Takers & Leavers is a marimba solo with expressive lyrical sections contrasted by groove-oriented material. The piece draws inspiration from both Western...
