Composer Alex Shapiro's piece Paper Cut is reminiscent of a movie soundtrack to which the musicians can imagine their own dramatic scene. Paper Cut is written to make the players themselves part of the action withchoreographed maneuvers that look as compelling as they sound. In fact the band members don't even play their instruments until halfway into the piece – instead they “play&rd…

For Concert Wind band and Pre-recorded-Alex Shapiro first brought electroacoustic music-- paired with using an everyday object as an instrument-- to middle school bands with her 2010 piece PAPER CUT. Now comes ROCK MUSIC possibly the very first geo-electroacoustic minimalist band piece largely devoid of melody and of rhythm. Conceptual and atmospheric the music features compelling textures fro…

Continuing in the tradition of her innovative electroacoustic band works including Paper Cut Immersion and Tight Squeeze Alex Shapiro's Liquid Compass takes the musicians and the audience on a journey that spans the mystical and the triumphant. A subliminal connection to the sea is conveyed through the creative use of metal bowls filled with water and flutists will particularly enjoy the other…

From the acclaimed composer of Paper Cut AlexªShapiro this unique high-energy work could beªdescribed by the following: imagine Arnold Schoenberg ªHenry Mancini and Charlie Parker walking into aªdance club in Havana and staying for three minutes. Tight Squeeze ventures into new territory as it exploresªchromaticism and syncopation against a prerecordedªpercussion groove. The result is th…

The renowned composer of Paper Cut and Tight Squeeze has created a love child from these two popular works. The result is Lights Out an audience-wowing excursion into a new realm of opto-electro-acoustic wind band repertoire that incorporates visual and physical elements into an exhilarating piece. The music itself is stunning but for the full effect you'll want to devise a performance that plun…

Composed by Alex Shapiro (1962-). For Concert Band (Score). Activist Music. Softcover. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(BandQuest Series Grade 3). By Alex Shapiro (1962-). Score. BandQuest. Grade 3. 28 pages. Published by American Composers Forum

For Concert Wind Band and Pre-Recorded Soundscapes. Composed by Alex Shapiro (1962-). Activist Music. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Alex Shapiro (1962-). For Concert Band (Score and Parts). Activist Music. Grade 4. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Alex Shapiro (1962-). For Concert Band (Score & Parts). Activist Music. Grade 5. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

By Alex Shapiro (1962-). For Concert Band (Score and Parts). Activist Music. Grade 4. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

(BandQuest Series Grade 3). By Alex Shapiro (1962-). Score and Parts. BandQuest. Grade 3. Published by American Composers Forum