Sunset - the sun heads towards the western horizon and slowly slips from view. The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows oranges and reds before turning a calm blue then purple and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo oboe and concert band. It is dedicated to his daughter Hermanda.

Commissioned by the Sun City (AZ) Concert Band In the Valley of the Sun is composed in a three-part overture format opening with a rollicking and rhythmic Western-style theme. The slow middle theme musically depicts thebeauty of the Arizonadesert with a flowing yet angular melody. In the third section the Western flavor returns to draw the work to an exciting and driving conclusion. (Grade 3.5)…

This piece depicts the refined beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to view the Canyon with the sun low in the sky casting shadows that give depth and form to the vast panorama. Angel’s Gate is one of the many named rock formations in the canyon. The composer has tried to depict the sights and sounds of dawn birdsong in the early morning sky and the gradua…

Obviously the music of John Williams is beyond comparison but subconsciously one's thoughts do drift into that direction. Fanfare for the Sun is a radiant fanfare from the pen of Carl Wittrock. Nearly three minutes utmost concentration are required of your musicians to have them display stunning feats of technical brilliance. A moment of calm in this masterly composition is the vivacious and ent…

Rob Wiffin a composé cette ouverture de concert alors qu?il vivait en Espagne et profitait de la douce chaleur du soleil - une expérience inhabituelle pour un Anglais ! Cette pièce effervescente et joyeuse est plaisante à jouer et à écouter. La musique ne contient que peu de difficultés techniques. Cependant il est essentiel que les rythmes soient interprétés avec fermeté et dynamisme.Chase the S…

Rise Before The Sun

Big Fun In The Sun

This exciting concert opener will thrill your audience and musicians alike. The energetic opening and robust theme make a strong statement as you kick off your young band concert. Plenty of expression details make this one an excellent choice for the young band's first festival as well. In James Curnow's SUNCATCHER truly exciting music is available even for your developing band.

The word ‘tsunami’ is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary you will find that it means ‘a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption’. A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expression of power that nature can create and has catastrophic consequences. When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth moveme…

Aztec Sunrise