Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the...
The piece has a very dramatic start, followed by what the composer describes as “an earthquake," and finally slowing down to a calm stillness. A quiet peaceful...
Intermezzo Sinfonico from 'Cavalleria Rusticana' is a Grade 3 selection, well-suited to the mature junior high or high school band.Program NotesIntermezzo...
Overture to the Opera Fra Diavolo is a Grade 6 selection, well-suited to the accomplished collegiate wind band.Program NotesOverture to the Opera Fra Diavolo...
Attaching such objects as tambourine jingles, guitar string, coins, aluminum packets filled with rice, & rubber erasers, Von Hansen has created a unique...