Song Of The Gandy Dancers

Scorpion!

Hyperion the mysterious moon of Saturn boasts of a very musical race of robots! (Well it makes for a fun story!) A perfect introduction to 6/8 this appealing and fresh-sounding work is written with easy-to-learn patterns a single moderate tempo and careful yet creative scoring for beginners.

Though written with the young band in mind this exciting composition packs plenty of drama and intensity in less than 2 minutes! Featuring active percussion writing powerful brass statements and woodwind flourishes this is a perfect program opener for any occasion or festival. (Grade 2.5) Dur: 1:50

Celebrating My Three Best Friends

Written entirely in 5/4 this captivating and rhythmically dynamic work explores a variety of moods and styles within this single meter. After the initial fanfare the piece winds through creative textures and hypnotic patternsuntil reaching a glorious full ensemble climatic section. Providing interesting and important roles for every section (particularly percussion) this will be a joy to prepare…

Nightsong

This intense and emotional work was commissioned by the Indiana Music Educators Association and was premiered at the 2011 IMEA Convention with the composer conducting. Written as a gift to longtime friend of music education Dr.Tim Lautzenheiser the piece is basically lyrical in nature with beautiful lines and colors. A brief faster section in the words of the composer ?describes that uncomfort…

Piano Solo with Concert Band-Here is a special composition that serves a very special purpose for young band programs ? an opportunity to feature a piano soloist with concert band. The piano part itself is lyrical and not technically demanding. The bandparts are easy to learn and lend support for the soloist in addition to sharing in the melody at times. A wonderful change of pace for your next co…

Composed to give young players the opportunity to experience mixed meter in a controlled setting (in this case 3/4 + 4/4) Incandescence uses an engaging and energetic rhythmic groove to make this big step fun andenjoyable. In addition to being a perfect vehicle for teaching and internalizing a constant 8th- note subdivision this piece will be exciting and rewarding to perform. Dur: 2:10