David Marlatt: Partituras medio

This lyrical piece was inspired by the opening of Appalachian Spring by the great American composer Aaron Copland. The title has two possible meanings: it could be a depiction of someone walking on a...

In the tradition exemplified by Mozart in his 'Musical Jokes', Jeff Smallman has written a work for brass band that should bring a smile to every face. As all conductors know, not every player in a ba...

This piece requires no introduction. A jolly and happy piece throughout. Melody is found in all parts and key changes and some variations has been included. A great closer for a Christmas concert.

This is a lesser-known Spanish Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call-and-response between the trombone and the remai...

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notable o...

This is a fun traditional Welsh carol that lends itself well to a six part clarinet ensemble. Melody is passed throughout the group as they wander through several variations of the melody. Fa-la-la-la...

This piece requires no introduction. A jolly and happy piece throughout. Melody is found in all parts and key changes and some variations have been included. A great closer for a Christmas concert.

This famous Irish folk melody is the 'Groves of Blarney'. It has been performed by many vocal soloists from the United Kingdom and around the world.

Spring is the time for renewal. We shed our heavier clothes in exchange for warmer weather, plant growth and new animal births. This 5 minute work is divided into 3 sections: The Call to Spring, A Spr...

Earthscape' is a lyrical piece inspired by the view of our planet from space. In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating, giving astronauts a serene and breat...

This is Sullivan at his best! The melodies of the famous Arthur/Sullivan team have become legendary and their musicals are performed all over the world. This is a chorus from Iolanthe in which the all...

This is a fun and light change of pace in a concert. The Frog and the Crow was originally a choral piece that was so popular, a band version was demanded. It is sub-titled 'A Riverside Hoe-Down' and t...

This is a short energetic piece which contains all the expected elements you may expect with a fanfare. Running scale passages in the upper voices and rhythmic fanfare passages. This would be a great...

This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. It is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear, and i...