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"Anthem for Brass" has the feeling of a choral anthem, a short composition traditionally sung in church, but instead is written for brass quintet.  The subtitle "Five for Five" refers to this composition being written in 5/4 meter for five players.  Various groupings of quintuple meter are used playfully.  Sometimes, the emphasis falls as 3 + 2, sometimes 2 + 3, and other times, a combination of the two.  This is a great brass piece that can fit the bill for concert or festival.

Anthem for Brass

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"Adagio and Dance" by John Beeman is an enthralling composition that weaves delicate adagios with spirited dances, creating a dynamic contrast perfect for concert and contest settings. This piece challenges musicians while captivating audiences, showcasing a blend of technical skill and expressive beauty. Ideal for advancing ensembles. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

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Fiat Lux (let there be light) was completed in June 2012. The composition was inspired by the democracy movements around the world including the Arab Spring and Occupy movements. Fiat Lux begins with the Latin text from Genesis about creation. Later, English words concerning the struggles to end repression are juxtaposed against the Latin text. The Westminster Quarters bell song is employed with the words, "fiat lux" and "Li-yakun nur," Latin and Arabic for "let there be light."

Fiat Lux

SATB Octavo A cappella

Ishi, the last native American of the Yahi tribe, came out of hiding in California in 1911.  He lived the rest of his life at the Museum of Anthropology in San Francisco where he taught the public about Yahi culture.  This haunting composition, using first position and a minor key, beautifully creates a Native American feeling.

Footsteps of Ishi

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This is a new translation of the Johann Rist text. Modal, in 6/8 meter, it has a madrigal-like feeling. Hand drum and finger cymbals can be easily played by choir members. A wonderful upbeat carol for Christmas which both audience and choir will enjoy!

Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav'nly Light

SATB Octavo

Imagine walking peacefully in a spectacular wilderness area.  After a moment you stop and listen intently to the sounds of the forest. That is the inspiration of this lyrical SATB work for choir and piano. It was written by John Beeman while hiking near Mt. Lassen, California. An ideal selection for a nature-themed concert.

Sometimes It's Quiet in the Woods

Prizewinner of the Freudig Singers Composition Competition, written for chorus (SATB) and piano with limited divisi. The text comes from a lovely poem by Carla Brooke. "O butterfly, how did you know what to do with your wings when they first appeared?" The perfect choice for a nature theme concert. Duration 4:00.

Butterfly

"Serendipity" is written for strings and woodwinds no brass. "Serendipity" is defined as a "happy accident." In this composition I attempted to recreate the idea of an accidental meaningful occurrence through music. "Serendipity" is a dynamic tour de force where two different sections join together joyously in the end. Great as a concert or festival piece! Duration 7:10 score 53 pages.

Serendipity

Chamber Orchestra Strings and Winds Only

An Irish Blessing is a surprising and rich setting of the familiar Irish text, "May the road rise up before you..." It features short soli for soprano and tenor. An uplifting and spiritual concert piece.

An Irish Blessing

Alchemy is here!  Alchemy means having transforming or enchanting power. Recently completed Alchemy for band is an energetic well-crafted composition that your students will love.  Here are some actual student comments:  Alchemy is mysterious and fun but challenging as we  Its tune made you want to keep playing!  I loved Alchemy!  It is a very exciting song!

Alchemy

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This lively composition is based on the Scottish melody, "Scotland the Brave," the unofficial national anthem of Scotland. Written in "theme and variations" form, all instruments play this traditional Scottish tune.

Scottish Variations

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This composition written by guitarist and composer, Dionisio Aguado, will transport your students to Spain during the Classical period. In this easy arrangement all instruments play the happy tune.

Spanish Dance

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Students say this ditty reminds them of Pirates of the Caribbean and also the St. Paul Suite. A wonderful opportunity to perfect 6/8 bowings, this energetic composition will also make an impressive competition piece!

A La Mode

For SATB chorus with divisi. Ilu Finu Malei Shirah(if our mouths were filled with song) and also known as, Nismat Kol Chai (the soul of every living being) goes back to the first century at the time of the Jewish temple. Some have attributed this beautiful prayer to Saint Peter and the early Christians. Duration 4:15 with piano reduction.

Ilu Finu Malei Shirah

Band, Grade 2. Written in the style of Let's Go Band and Pep Rally Rock, it begins with a classic riff in the bass instruments. Trumpets soar above with a jazzy melody. All instruments get a chance to play the tune. Your students will love it!

Rock in Time

Fiat Lux was inspired by the democracy movements around the world including the Arab Spring and Occupy movements. Fiat Lux begins with the Latin text from Genesis about creation. Later, English words concerning the struggles to end repression are juxtaposed against the Latin text. The Westminster Quarters bell song is employed with the words, fiat lux and Li-yakun nur, Latin and Arabic for let there be light.

For SATB choir a cappella.  The text comes from an exquisite poem by Hafiz the 14th century Persian poet translated by Daniel Ladinsky. John Beeman's elegant setting captures the timeless beauty of the poem.

How Did The Rose?

Written in a bluegrass style, Appalachian Adventure, is reminiscent of the folk music of the Appalachian mountains.  In this composition, all instruments have a chance to play the tuneful melody.  The accompanying instruments suggest the sounds of banjo, guitar and mandolin. Your students will love this clever piece!

Appalachian Adventure

This three movement suite takes students on a musical journey down a river. From the gentle "Drifting Downstream" to the evocative "River of Mystery" to the exciting "Rolling Rapids," students will love to play this picturesque composition. All instruments share the delightful melodies and also learn grade 2 chromatic notes.

River Suite

"Malala's Message," for string orchestra with optional percussion, Grade 2.  This composition was inspired by the story of Malala Yousafzai, the brave Pakistani girl who was shot for standing up for the rights of girls to attend school. Malala's Message uses a Pashto modal scale and also utilizes notes that spell Malala's name as its theme. This is an uplifting composition with a story to tell!

Malala's Message

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