A stark fanfare and a warm chorale-like melody combine to create mood worthy of a royal entrance - A Triumphal Procession indeed. The piece opens with simple,...
Since the earliest days of film, music has been a key element in creating moods and setting the scene. As a result, certain types of music now evoke images and...
Who is Max? No-one knows for sure what he really looks like under his felt hat and dark glasses. What they do know is that he comes to the same table by the...
After a majestic opening, this piece is propelled forward by a pulsing, rhythmic soundscape.Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2010
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The title, Countin' In The Blues could be taken in two ways: countin' as in counting in the tempo of the blues, or countin' as in Count Basie. Whichever the...
The Forge of Vulcan allows the conductor to focus on teaching musical imagery and narrative, reinforcing learned rhythms, rhythmic accuracy and note length,...
Green Eggs and Funk was named by one of my students at Christian College Geelong. I mentioned that it had a funky rock type groove and “Bam” out came the name...
Hang Loose Herbie is reminiscent of the piece 'Watermelon Man' and similar pieces recorded throughout this period of Herbie Hancock's career.Program NotesThis...
Ignis is a high energy marimba quartet about igniting a flame. The pulsing rhythms, running sixteenth notes, and split runs have proven to make the work a...
Lullaby starts and ends with an optional flute solo. If you have a player capable of playing this as a solo, it will help create a sense of intimacy and...
