Mysterium - Bill Calhoun

Mystic Portal

From the mysterious opening to the energetic and heroic fast section, Mystic Portal is a dramatic journey for the developing concert band. The music is highly influenced by O'Loughlin's love for historically-based novels, with the intention of portraying all the tension and action of the written word in a musical context.

Mythos

Harkening back to the past, this modal-sounding piece from Sean O'Loughlin will make your students feel like they are playing some serious music! In fact they are, but it just happens to be adapted well for the youngest of students with limited rhythms and notes, as well as carefully crafted aggressive minor sounds, making your band sound marvelous. This is the piece your students will want to play again and again, and is certain to be a winner!

Natya

Broaden the horizons of your students with music inspired from India and used as the basis of this effective new concert band work. Your students get the opportunity to vocalize syllables in an authentic manner for this style of music. Kevin Mixon has gained a following for his skills in writing multicultural band music while keeping the authenticity of the music intact. Your students will truly feel the spirit of Natya, a Sanskrit word meaning "dance" and/or "drama," as the two are inextricably linked in much of Indian tradition.

Neapolitan Adventure

Featuring three Italian melodies, this carefree piece will transport your audience to the Mediterranean. Opening with the happy Tiritomba, continuing with Santa Lucia and ending with Finiculi, Finicula, opportunities abound for working on phrasing, blend, and mixed meters. A great programming choice for a light classical moment in your concert.

Needle In A Haystack

Neverland - Bill Calhoun

New Frontiers - Aaron Blakely

New Places

This inspiring original piece is written about the excitement of going to a new place and entering a new chapter of life. The tender and wistful middle section provides a moment of reflection about missing the old and familiar, building toward the courage to seek out new adventures.

Ngoma Za Kenya - Paul Basler

"Kwaheri," the third movement of Ngoma za Kenya, contains similar gestures to the previously released first movement, "Jambo" (2008), but is harmonically more progressive. Stylistic influences in the work come from the composer's experiences with Kenyan choral traditions (call and response) and the joyful, optimistic, and celebratory nature of Kenyan culture.