Collapse is a challenging, programmatic work for marimba inspired by a dark, heartbreaking play titled "Marybeth."Program Notes<b.Collapse is based on a...
Flute Salad is a show piece for your band. Backed up by a great “jazzy” groove, let your Flute section take a ride! Composer Carl Strommen has solidified his...
Based on the chord changes to "'S Wonderful" By George Gershwin
Here's an easy swing chart from respected composer and arranger Carl Strommen. In the Kendor...
Gray is a challenging rondo that grew organically out of an improvisation session. It is designed to reflect the feelings of unsurety that accompany the "gray...
Instantly recognizable, this traditional spiritual receives the full Carl Strommen treatment and showcases the entire band. The familiar, bluesy melody is...
Jingle in the new year with this simple pairing of Auld Lang Syne and Jingle Bells for beginning string orchestra. Lush tutti sounds will make for a successful...
Alternating between an easy "two" feel and a shuffle "four" this solid chart just sounds great. Composer Carl Strommen has a knack for making very playable...
Full of lush harmonies and beautiful melodic lines, On the Wings of Angels, composed by acclaimed composer Carl Strommen, will both excite and challenge...
Veteran composer Carl Strommen pulls out all the stops on this swinging blues. It starts with a gentle murmur and quickly builds to a rumbling thunder of...
The broad, chorale-like opening of Ponderosa brings to mind the wide and pristine prairie – the land of the American West. Full of great lines and fun sections...