At The Helm!
Grade 1
Concert Band
$50
At The Helm is a nautical-themed piece for young band that allows your percussionist to shine, especially when playing with the “Advanced Parts.” This piece uses the first 6-notes of the Bb Major Scale. Winds will have occasional eighth notes and percussion will have 16ths if using the advanced percussion part. There is also an alternate part for French Horn will lower notes.
For the “2 Metal Objects” you may choose to use 2 pots of various size.
Grade 1
Concert Band
$50
At The Helm is a nautical-themed piece for young band that allows your percussionist to shine, especially when playing with the “Advanced Parts.” This piece uses the first 6-notes of the Bb Major Scale. Winds will have occasional eighth notes and percussion will have 16ths if using the advanced percussion part. There is also an alternate part for French Horn will lower notes.
For the “2 Metal Objects” you may choose to use 2 pots of various size.
El Primero
Grade 1
Concert Band
$40
"El Primero" translates to "The First" as it is Chris' first piece to be written for Grade 1 Concert Band. The piece, written in c minor, is an energetic piece that your middle school students will LOVE to play. Each section in the band gets an opportunity to play the melody, and your percussion will enjoy all of the attention that they get! This piece has been successful for beginning bands and young bands alike! Recently performed by the 1st/2nd-Year Oklahoma Honor Band.
Grade 1
Concert Band
$40
"El Primero" translates to "The First" as it is Chris' first piece to be written for Grade 1 Concert Band. The piece, written in c minor, is an energetic piece that your middle school students will LOVE to play. Each section in the band gets an opportunity to play the melody, and your percussion will enjoy all of the attention that they get! This piece has been successful for beginning bands and young bands alike! Recently performed by the 1st/2nd-Year Oklahoma Honor Band.
Llambda
Grade 2
Concert Band
"Llamda" was written for the Mesquite HS Concert Band during my tenure there. The piece was inspired by the history of Spartan Warriors. These warriors had the "Llambda" symbol on their armor. During battle, foes that saw a soldier with this symbol on their armor were to immediately fear for their life. The piece is high energy and lots of fun to play! Two percussionists will battle it out in the middle of the piece on bongos and toms. The repeated A sections make it quick to put together for a Spring concert!
Grade 2
Concert Band
"Llamda" was written for the Mesquite HS Concert Band during my tenure there. The piece was inspired by the history of Spartan Warriors. These warriors had the "Llambda" symbol on their armor. During battle, foes that saw a soldier with this symbol on their armor were to immediately fear for their life. The piece is high energy and lots of fun to play! Two percussionists will battle it out in the middle of the piece on bongos and toms. The repeated A sections make it quick to put together for a Spring concert!
Coming Home
Grade 2
Concert Band
"Coming Home" was written as a dedication to the Steele family for their loss of husband, father, and Mesquite HS Band Parent, Jimmy Steele. The piece was performed by the MHS Wind Ensemble under the directon of Chris Clark. The three-note motif in the melody is representative of the band's name "MMB" for Mighty Maroon Band.
Grade 2
Concert Band
"Coming Home" was written as a dedication to the Steele family for their loss of husband, father, and Mesquite HS Band Parent, Jimmy Steele. The piece was performed by the MHS Wind Ensemble under the directon of Chris Clark. The three-note motif in the melody is representative of the band's name "MMB" for Mighty Maroon Band.
Dark Journey
Grade 2
Concert Band
$50
"Dark Journey" is a fun piece that young bands will enjoy! Written for and premiered by the Renner Middle School Symphonic Band, in Plano, TX, this piece works has several teachable moments! "Dark Journey" was written to give students/directors opportunity to work on lifted and flowing styles, common sight-reading rhythms, short section features/call and response, while still being a cool piece to perform. Great for Fall Concerts!
Grade 2
Concert Band
$50
"Dark Journey" is a fun piece that young bands will enjoy! Written for and premiered by the Renner Middle School Symphonic Band, in Plano, TX, this piece works has several teachable moments! "Dark Journey" was written to give students/directors opportunity to work on lifted and flowing styles, common sight-reading rhythms, short section features/call and response, while still being a cool piece to perform. Great for Fall Concerts!