Here's a perfect choice for more advanced ensembles seeking to build their stylistic vocabulary. Its agile lines present a fun challenge for all, while its distinct Spanish flair will entertain both band
Go on an adventure to southern Spain and soak in the musical culture of flamenco. Spanish rhythms and sultry melodies abound in this engaging original work, with some New World tango thrown in for good
Nineteenth-Century Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) is renowned as one of the great masters of German Lieder, having composed over 600 works in the genre. His Die Forelle ("The Trout"),
When I first started thinking about In Malaysia (sometime in April 2015), I immediately heard a bassoon melody playing in my mind that grew into a larger piece of music that painted my memories
Kitsune (Fox Tales) was written in 2005 at the suggestion of P. Kellach Waddle, a bassist in the Austin Symphony. He wanted an unaccompanied piece to do on his frequent performance tours. Like a
Inspired by the La Tomatina Festival held in Spain, this work was premiered by the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" on the U.S. Capitol steps in June 1996, with the composer on the podium. La
This charming collection of dances is inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico. Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms combine to paint a musical portrait of the flora found in the diverse and beautiful
A rare and wonderful opportunity for students to be exposed to raga, an improvisational framework found in Indian classical music. This descriptive work paints a vivid picture of the gorgeous Hindu
For Oboe, Violoncello, and Harp. By Joan Vincent Machi i Castell. Composer's Notes: The first sketches of this trilogy and its poetry were composed in the winter of 2001 and finished in November of 2003.The
This wonderfully inventive addition to the concert band repertoire draws on the composer's experience in the jazz medium. It is an Afro-Latin tribute based on cultural unity – a superb work for the