Choreography was commissioned by the 2008 ATSSB All-State Band by the Association of Texas Small School Bands. Written in overture form, the piece draws its inspiration from dance movements found in c...
Beyond the Horizon est une composition dynamique comprenant de majestueuses fanfares de cuivres et de vastes lignes mélodiques. Le morceau se compose de deux thèmes qui dépeignent musicalement l'horiz...
La masse critique est un terme scientifique qui désigne la plus petite quantité de matière fissile nécessaire pour entretenir une réaction nucléaire en chaîne. L'oeuvre commence par une explosion sono...
Cette composition légère et lyrique capture la jeunesse et l'innocence à travers les yeux d'un enfant. Des lignes mélodiques ludiques entrecoupées de sonorités plus lyriques et luxuriantes ramèneront...
This charming and somewhat dark musical offering is a departure from this composer's usual 'epic' style. Originally scored for fifteen players, this piece is much more intimate than the composer's thi...
Chanteys est une oeuvre originale qui rappelle la musique de la mer et de ses marins. Une ouverture enjouée pétille de caractère et de style avant de céder la place à un "Andante" pensif. La pièce se...
Ballade is a poignant work dedicated in memory of Heather Leonardi, a sixth-grade, second-year band student who was diagnosed with cancer and tragically passed away later that year. The work is meant...
A tribute to Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit, victims of a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire CT, Bate wrote a moving, lyrical ballad which adds harp (or synthesizer) to the band, and features solois...
Here is a blindingly fast, raucously energetic concert opener that derives its title from the consecutive rising three-note cells that are the building blocks for almost the entire work. However, the...
This exciting concert opener or closer is sure to take your students on a blurry-ing, room spinning ride! 'Vertigo' is fast and furious with its aggressive rhythmic drive and spiraling melodies. The c...