Written for the passing of the composer's father who left, May 2008. This is a lyric aria that may be sung by a mezzo or tenor.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 3:20 Type: Duet
Instrumentation
Voice Piano
Style: Ensemble
Composer: Daniel McCarthy
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Looking out the window once the plane has broken through the clouds gives me instant peace because it is such a beautiful sight - almost indescribable. The piece is essentially to aid in my own fear of flying by putting more of a focus on the part of flying…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Joe W. Moore
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The Absence of Color was written in the Winter of 2007 and received its premiere at Elon University (NC) in April, 2008. The music and the poetry came in response to two of my friends being pulled apart to different places because of work situations. Both the…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Jon Metzger
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
(Allegro from Symphony No. 5, Für Elise, Egmont Overture, "Ode to Joy" from Symphony No. 9)
This clever mash-up of popular Beethoven works has been carefully orchestrated for the developing string orchestra. Arranger Tyler Arcari brings us timeless classics…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Abstraction is a quick-spirited, dramatic new work for beginning string orchestra. Using only the first six notes of the D Major scale, Tyler Arcari brings us an intense work suitable for a concert opener, or closer. Natural bowing and some basic Pizz.…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
Dynamic and Fresh! Composer Matthew R. Putnam brings a delightful new work to the concert band. Students will love the harmonies and rhythmic feel of Abundant Bliss.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2019 Series: Intermezzo Band Series
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Style: Concert Band
Composer: Matthew R. Putnam
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Greg Yasinitsky is at home writing in many styles and he shows off his Latin chops in this driving new composition in f minor. After the solo section that is built on very playable changes there is a great breakdown passage that will showcase the…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Greg Yasinitsky
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Here is a great piece for beginning bands on its own, but it has a pedagogical purpose as well. As the title implies, Sean O’Loughlin has built in rhythmic and tempo accelerando into the fabric of the piece.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright: 2023 Series: Da Capo…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Sean O'Loughlin
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Accessible Solo Repertoire for voice contains 10 newly arranged folk songs and spirituals by some of the biggest names in the choral world. Written at an accessible level, these solos are perfect for any performance including festivals and adjudications.…
Style: Solo Works
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Accessible Solo Repertoire for Alto Saxophone or Baritone Saxophone contains eighteen newly composed or arranged solos with piano accompaniment written at grades 2 to 2.5. Written by one of the most popular composers of music for students, Larry Clark, and…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Larry Clark, Tyler Arcari
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing