Written for Michael Rosen, Arctic opens with a brief, slightly dissonant rolled section followed by many changes in mood (from desolation to hope to doubt to...
Moments of beauty and drama abound in this slow, melodic work for keyboards. Be sure to add this to your next program.Program NotesOriginally written for solo...
Style: Percussion
Arranger / Composer: Long, David J.; Dancy, Andrew
This breezy work features a festive opening with plenty of quick melody lines to go around. A slower lyrical section gives the woodwinds a chance to shine with...
Trumpet Feature
Chronicles in many ways could be considered a concerto, if not in a strict sense of form, at least in expansiveness. The Prologue begins with...
Dancing in a circle is an ancient tradition common to many cultures for marking special occasions, rituals, strengthening community, and encouraging...
World-renowned composer Joseph Turrin has shown mastery of the wind band medium at the most difficult levels, but here he shows that he is equally comfortable...
Marimba Feature
An intriguing, engaging, and challenging piece. Gillingham's Concerto is a must-try for all marimbists! The breakneck first movement sets a...
Style: Percussion, Chamber, Concert Band
Arranger / Composer: Gillingham, David R.; Dancy, Andrew
An exciting trio for battery percussion that explores the textures and timbres available to a percussionist while traveling through a vast number of meter...
Trumpet & Trombone Feature
Written for soloists Philip Smith (trumpet) and Joseph Alessi (trombone) of the New York Philharmonic, this six-minute work...
Written for soloists Philip Smith (trumpet) and Joseph Alessi (trombone) of the New York Philharmonic, this six-minute work explores the rhythmic, melodic and...
