A powerful fanfare with pop’s orchestra overtones for young players. Commissioned by the Albemarle County Honor Band of Albemarle County, Virginia. *JW Pepper Editor’s Choice 2015. (Alfred Music) Email Randall for sample requests. Click here for score
DetailsThis is an irrepressibly cheerful holiday opener that incorporates the familiar carol “Joy to the World” and portions of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”. The sense of celebration and happiness that both of these melodies evoke complement each other and help to create a festive seasonal work. Young musicians and audience members will enjoy the mash-up…
DetailsIn the Court of the King is a short work for young band that is written in Dance style. It uses motivic repetition and a gradually thickening orchestration to create the effect of a Medieval celebration growing in size and volume. Email Randall for sample requests. Click here for score
DetailsBattlesong is a short work for young concert band that uses aggressive motivic development and percussion writing to creating a feeling of relentless force. I wrote Battlesong to try to create a fun piece for younger bands that would keep them entertained and interested in what they were doing. In my opinion, most young band music is just…
DetailsArmory is a bombastic work for young band inspired by video game music. It alternates between minor and Phrygian modes to create a dark and sinister soundscape. The use of aggressive articulations and brake drum give the work an industrial and militaristic feel. Safe performances are NOT recommended. Suit up. Grab your weapon. Go to war!
DetailsThe human heart is explored in this production. Beginning with a heartbeat audible in the bass drums, the show kicks off into high gear with the opener “HeartRate.” Next, Heartbreak explores the romantic side of the human spirit, featuring a sultry duet. Last, the Heart kicks into high gear for “HeartBeat,” and its a rocket…
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