Dual Grade Series
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Celtic Fantasy
“Celtic” is a widely used term. Its history and culture expands to modern day Spain, Portugal, and North America. However, in this piece, I have based my music on the typical “Celtic” areas of Ireland and Scotland. The Bagpipe drone at the beginning reappears several times. After the introduction, the music transitions to an Irish Reel, The Wind That Shakes The Barley.... “Celtic” is a widely used term. Its history and culture expands... -
Evergreen Overture
Composed in 2017 by recommendation from Brain Music (Bravo Music). “Evergreen” means “perennially fresh” or “never fading”. It depicts what I believe we all felt when we first truly enjoyed playing our instruments. This “Dual Grade” piece allows players of different experience levels to perform the same ensemble. A Part is for more advanced players... Composed in 2017 by recommendation from Brain Music (Bravo Music). “E... -
I, My, Me, Mine!!
Many school bands face issues with student numbers and mixed performance levels. This piece was written to address both. Some parts are written with both A (Regular) and B (Beginner) on the same page. A is Grade 2.5 and B is Grade 1. You can divide A and B within the same section or you can assign different sections for A and B Parts. For example, Clarinet 1st (B), Trumpet (A), and Snare (B). B... Many school bands face issues with student numbers and mixed performance le... -
Short Stories
Written as a “Dual Grade” piece. (A) Part (Experienced player), (B) Part (Beginning-level player) – written for experienced and novice students to perform in the same ensemble. Perhaps starting in a minor key is unique for an entry level piece. “Misterioso” at the beginning depicts a scene of wandering in dark deep forest. After the forest, the mood lightens to a... Written as a “Dual Grade” piece. (A) Part (Experienced player),... -
Celtic Fantasy (score)
“Celtic” is a widely used term. Its history and culture expands to modern day Spain, Portugal, and North America. However, in this piece, I have based my music on the typical “Celtic” areas of Ireland and Scotland. The Bagpipe drone at the beginning reappears several times. After the introduction, the music transitions to an Irish Reel, The Wind That Shakes The Barley.... “Celtic” is a widely used term. Its history and culture expands... -
Evergreen Overture (score)
Composed in 2017 by recommendation from Brain Music (Bravo Music). “Evergreen” means “perennially fresh” or “never fading”. It depicts what I believe we all felt when we first truly enjoyed playing our instruments. This “Dual Grade” piece allows players of different experience levels to perform the same ensemble. A Part is for more advanced players... Composed in 2017 by recommendation from Brain Music (Bravo Music). “E... -
I, My, Me, Mine!! (score)
Many school bands face issues with student numbers and mixed performance levels. This piece was written to address both. Some parts are written with both A (Regular) and B (Beginner) on the same page. A is Grade 2.5 and B is Grade 1. You can divide A and B within the same section or you can assign different sections for A and B Parts. For example, Clarinet 1st (B), Trumpet (A), and Snare (B). B... Many school bands face issues with student numbers and mixed performance le...
