Adorned in her royal garments, the Priestess of Fire makes her way through the streets of the city on her way to the temple where she is to offer sacrifice to the great spirits. Along the route are al
A burlesque can be defined as an artistic composition, that, for the sake of laughter, vulgarizes lofty material or treats ordinary material with mock dignity. So it is with this quintet which recalls
Czech's in the Mail Polka was written as a tribute to the German-Czech style polkas that the composer became so familiar with during his undergraduate years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He w
Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While ini
Triplet Trove is a concept piece designed to teach the use of the triplet figure within a musical composition. The number three therefore figures prominently in its structure as it is written for thre
This creature is not very coordinated as is evident in the "troll dance" sequence which begins in the middle of this fun piece. Imagine the hilarity that must ensue as the troll atte
This piece was designed to teach various forms of syncopation in an ensemble setting. While much of what is presented is pretty straightforward and somewhat "common" in terms of syncopated figures, th
"Anubis, Egyptian God of the Dead" is a tone picture for young level band describing a scene the composer saw in the movie Return of the Mummy where Anubis' army of the dead is relentlessly pursuing
Moments Majestique is a versatile duet that works well for any occasion. It has a "royal" or "regal" air about it, and is adaptable to almost any instrumental combination or cross-over. It is designed
Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While ini
As the third movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is dance-like in character with a slight sense of urgency. It is an excellent too
As the third movement of Suite Historique, this versatile work is adaptable to many combinations of instruments. It is dance-like in character with a slight sense of urgency. It is an excellent too
Moments Majestique is a versatile duet that works well for any occasion. It has a "royal" or "regal" air about it, and is adaptable to almost any instrumental combination or cross-over. It is design
Moments Majestique is a versatile duet that works well for any occasion. It has a "royal" or "regal" air about it, and is adaptable to almost any instrumental combination or cross-over. It is design
A talisman is defined as a stone, ring, or other object engraved with figures or characters supposed to possess occult powers and worn as an amulet or charm. This piece is a medium-easy march designed
This composition is a tone picture in miniature. It depicts the ferocity of the Sea Dragon in his natural habitat with stormy and turbulent musical lines. Occasionally there is a moment of tranquility
This is a charming little piece of mischief in the style of an easy overture for young band. Technical demands are few and the pitch range is narrow. Clarinet parts do not go over the break.
This is a charming little piece of mischief in the style of an easy overture for young band. Technical demands are few and the pitch range is narrow. Clarinet parts do not go over the break.
