A call-and-response work, this is a fun one where each voice has the melody at various times. It's all about having a fun conversation within the orchestra, with rhythmic vitality and harmonic variety!
People of all ages are intrigued about space travel and journeying out into the unknown. This programmatic work takes our imaginations out to where asteroids, planets, and stars reside in deep space. The
From one of Rameua's opera-ballets, this dance composed in rondo form is a true gem! A few moments of shifting for first violins and basses.
Composed in rondo form, this work is big and bold, filled with spirited melodies in reminiscent of Russian folk and popular music. It's superb as a concert opener or closer.
This two-movement suite pays homage to the Dogpatch (Arkansas) area. The first movement captures the enthusiasm of wagon-train travelers ready to embark on a new life out west. The second movement portrays
This powerful work captures the perceived immensity of the influential people in our lives and the sense of energy we experience in their presence. Opening with awe and admiration, a quasi-concerto for wind
This lively original work pays tribute to the American circus and the many different clowns and clown acts that have graced the Big Top for many generations. A variety of captivating themes spark the
This original work takes players and audiences on a journey that begins in darkness, symbolizing emotions such as sadness and loneliness, gradually pulling out of these depths and into shadows and finally
A fantastic workout in meter and rhythms as well as a full range of dynamics and bowing techniques, all wrapped in this excellently scored medley of 11 classic sacred and secular holiday tunes. A concert
The 5th and final movement from "Capriccio Espagnol" is a fiery Spanish dance, colorful and rich from start to end. This arrangement in A major features three optional percussion parts (triangle, castanets,
A valuable collection of folk tunes and classical works flexibly arranged! These fourteen pieces can be performed as a full orchestra, string orchestra alone, concert band alone, woodwind or brass ensemble,
Jack Stamp pens another smashing opener with First Coast Faze. In his words, "faze" means "a happening." Dr. Stamp creates a lot of energy with a "pop" style setting in this brief work.
This heartfelt ballad for intermediate band begins quietly featuring clarinet and vibraphone. Expressive lines grow out of increasing texture, building to a moving climax that then subsides quickly to a
This programmatic work by composer Ryan Nowlin depicts the long career of a music teacher, and the impression that the students can leave on one's character over many years.
Cast from original melodic ideas in ABA form (slow-fast-slow) with modal tonality and a feel akin to the music native to the British Isles.
Honoring the rich tradition of Hindustani and Carnatic music of India, this rhythmically charged work can be called a raga incorporating thaats, a scale-wise series of notes found in
This festive work is inspired by Spanish dance music enjoyed around the world. In this original specialty, experience the rhythmic vitality coupled with the exquisite melodic spirit, all while envisioning a
Feelings of yearning and introspection set the tone for this expressive piece evoking the spirit of the timeless Scottish and Irish folk-song tradition.