Opening with a fantastic brass fanfare, the theme is carried through the woodwinds and supported by a bombastic percussion section. Pausing for a brief, tender...
This powerful work based on the greek goddess uses syncopation and accents to build tension and captivate the audience. The main moods in the work are marked "...
Program NotesWritten and dedicated to The Interlochen Intermediate Concert Orchestra Premiered the summer of 2000, conducted by Steven Ward, professor of music...
This high-energy piece will have your players rising to the challenge. The unpredictable Black Sea is depicted with meter changes, col legno, pizzicato and...
Breaking Their Hold is a bold and aggressive work for orchestra. The intense percussion and dramatic themes are sure to move any audience.Program NotesBreaking...
Written for the composers son, Daniel, who is a violist. This composition is derived partly from Chamber Symphony No. 3 and a piece for viola and piano, also...
Holiday
The festive colors of this traditional holiday carol are enriched in Gary Gackstatter's bright arrangement for developing full orchestra. The melody...
Commissioned by the Akron Symphony Orchestra for the 75th anniversary celebration. The piece is for youth orchestra with an accompanying cd of songs written by...
A celebration piece for fireworks. This composition is derived from McCarthy's Towers: The Ascent of OroDruin.Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players...
Overture
Here is a strong arrangement at the medium-easy level that offers you all the excitement of the original overture! With cues given to cover all the...
Style: String Orchestra, Full Orchestra
Arranger / Composer: Offenbach; Bishop, Jeffrey S.