Other Kinds uses common percussion instruments to create an immersive and ethereal journey. All four players navigate interweaving parts on both keyboard and battery instruments, while the two marimba players demonstrate strong four-mallet proficiency.Program…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Josh Turner
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Our Calypso is an original composition written for steel pan ensemble in celebration of the community of pan players around the world. Easily adaptable for any style pan, this work is an excellent choice for two or more ensembles to combine and perform…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Brandon Dittgen
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Perfect for Veteran’s Day, Fourth of July, or as a concert finale, Our Country, Our Freedom ('My Country ‘Tis of Thee') is unabashedly patriotic! With a powerful opening, a hymn-like middle section with short quotes of each Armed Service themes, and a huge…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Gary Gackstatter
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The title is based on a quote from George Washington and is aptly appropriate for our current situation. Composer Joshua Hobbs writes a contemplative original work that contains snippets of known patriotic music. His music alludes to the tensions in America…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Joshua Hobbs
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
This towering concert march by Fučík has been expertly scored for the concert band by Col. John R. Bourgeois. Impactful, impressive, and sure to be a challenge for even the most accomplished musician, this one is sure to sparkle at your next concert…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Julius Fucik
Publisher: Wingert-Jones Publications
More advanced groups have come to know that Mike Tomaro’s name on a piece means that the music is of the highest quality. Our Man Dan is no exception. The chart is built on a swung 8th funk groove and features wonderful ensemble writing as well as plenty of…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Mike Tomaro
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
The serpent eating its own tail is an engaging image in and of itself , but perhaps more thought-provoking is an ouroboros as metaphor for curiosity. Inquisitiveness can bring about great growth, but in some situations may come back to "bite" you, and it is…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Chad Heiny
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
with Spoken Voice
Dramatic theater piece led by the solo spoken voice part with intensity throughout. The members of the ensemble join in with loud whispers as well.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 7 + Spoken Voice…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Mark Smith
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Based on the chord changes to Out of Nowhere by Johnny Green
The distinctive changes on this Johnny Green classic lend themselves especially well to a big band treatment. Lots of dynamic contrasts and full swinging ensemble passages make this chart a great…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Peter Blair
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing
Well here’s a blues that will surprise you at every turn! Vince has taken the traditional 12 bar blues and turned it sideways in this clever composition. Definitely a hip chart to look at if you need something that colors outside the lines!
Grade Level: 2…
Style: Jazz Ensemble
Composer: Vince Gassi
Publisher: Kendor Music Publishing