Gary Fagan
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Mill Mountain Vistas
This spirited composition for concert band is inspired by Mill Mountain, which is located on the outskirts of Roanoke, VA and provides a wonderful elevated view of both the city of Roanoke and the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Of particular interest, the mountaintop contains a structure known as the Mill Mountain Star, the world’s largest freestanding illuminated man-made star, visible for 60 miles from the air and 1,045 feet above the city of Roanoke. (3:00)SKU: AL44185 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Nemesis
The dictionary defines the word “nemesis” as: 1. goddess of divine retribution; 2. one that inflicts retribution or vengeance; 3. a formidable and usually victorious rival. This piece was written to convey the sense of the definition. Although the piece begins serenely, it soon ventures into a driving storm of contemporary rhythms and harmonies that continues until the end of the piece. A feeling of conflict between formidable musical forces permeates the piece; creating an exciting new work for young bands.SKU: AL22271 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
On Streets of Gold
Based on a poem by Gary Fagan, this piece tells the story of those whose lives were dedicated to supporting music. This inspiring work will certainly be a memorable addition to your next concert. (5:20)“This work has beautiful writing and is one of the rare slow pieces your band won’t get bored in playing.”
-The Instrumentalist
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
Paradiddles
Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. “Paradiddles” creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two types of paradiddles—the single paradiddle and the double paradiddle. This may be the first piece for concert band inspired by, and based on, percussion rudiments. (5:50)SKU: AL44207 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Primal Winds
Many young and developing musicians experience difficulty with mastering rhythmic accuracy with confidence. This piece seeks to challenge young players rhythmically and uses multiple meter changes to create interesting, appealing, and unique rhythmic textures. (3:45)SKU: AL45989 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Quicksilver March
Written in the traditional march style, this piece is designed to give very young players experience with the marcato style of playing. Technical and range requirements are held to a minimum in this exciting march for beginning level bands. (1:30)SKU: AL39616 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Thus Spoke the Raven
Thus Spoke the Raven was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s dark and mysterious poem “The Raven.” Sounding particularly sophisticated for this grade level, the piece accurately depicts Poe’s poem in a fun and exciting musical setting. Slightly sinister sounding percussion begins the medium-tempo introduction, which leads into an energetic and driving “Allegro.” With the use of pulsing staccato accompaniments, exhilarating ostinato patterns, and stimulating syncopation, this piece has it all!SKU: AL19531
