SKU: HL.4005546
UPC: 888680749927. 9.0x12.0x0.041 inches.
Focusing on a single syncopated pattern, Wind Dances is a terrific teaching piece that also has musical depth and merit. With an energetic drive throughout and active parts for all players, this will quickly become a favorite. Dur: 2:25.
SKU: HL.49045997
ISBN 9781540033918. UPC: 888680787004. 9.5x12.0x0.681 inches.
Wind Dances is in seven short contrasting movements, each containing dance-like rhythms, both slow and fast. Having two sons who both play the clarinet, I've heard many a woodwind quintet, so I've been wanting to write for the medium for quite a while. In this instance, I also added my own instrument, the piano.The work opens with a fast movement containing driving rhythms in the winds, which are then answered by the piano. The second movement features colorful effects in the winds and piano (slap tongue, air sounds, muted tones) leading to a long extended lyrical line, gradually orchestrated to involve all the winds. The third movement is a dynamic scherzo, with a separate middle section similar to a traditional Trio section. The slowly unfolding fourth movement is the longest of the piece and anchors the middle of the work. The fifth movement is a kind of echo of the third movement, though this time the dynamic scherzo is high and light, rather than low and dark. The sixth movement is related to the second movement, and is basically a solo cadenza for the clarinet, with a few accompanimental gestures in the piano. The seventh and final movement reprises material from the first movement, this time with new and driving dance-like gestures added.- Pierre Jalbert.
SKU: BA.BA04133
ISBN 9790006444144. 19.5 x 14.5 cm inches.
30 Tanze, Marsche und Lieder in Satzen von Johannes H.E.Koch und Heinrich Ehmann fur 4-6stimmigen Posaunen- oder andere Blaserchore (auch Holblaser).
SKU: CL.012-4900-75
In Ancient Dances, David Holsinger takes a theme, alluding to ancient polyphony, and transforms it into a pulse-pounding, finger-twisting, raucous set of breathless variations, so typical of this composer’s unique compositional style. Great moments for every musician in the ensemble! Not for the faint of heart!
SKU: CL.012-4969-01
Take a musical journey back to merry olde England with Suite of English Country Dances! The movements bear the names and capture the personalities of Robin Hood, Polly Oliver/Jenny Jones and a roguish country lad, The Curly Headed Plowboy. Pierre La Plante is a master at scoring folksongs for concert band, and this delightful work showcases his virtuosity at its best. A thoroughly enjoyable programmatic selection for performers and audiences alike, this work is certain to become yet another Pierre La Plante band classic. Our highest recommendation!
SKU: CL.012-4900-00
SKU: CL.012-4969-00
SKU: CL.012-3969-01
The breathtaking exhilaration experienced by those who love to run is the foundation for this magnificent original composition for more advanced bands. Shimmering woodwind and mallet passages alternate with powerful brass statements to create a stunning soundscape that will be a highlight of any concert or festival performance. Rapidly changing styles ranging from chorales to dances will provide a number of worthwhile challenges to your ensemble. Pure joy!
SKU: CL.012-4297-01
This unique work for advanced ensembles explores three fundamental minimalist approaches, but through the lens of very atypical styles to the minimalist genre. Influenced by the masterworks of Glass, Riley, and Adams, the composer uses a limited melodic/rhythmic palette to maximum effect, even including a rock-inspired shout section leading to a furious conclusion.
SKU: CL.012-4969-75
SKU: CL.012-4297-75
