Alfred Concert Band

Loco Motion is a musical word play on the title, with emphasis on the 'loco' (in essence, 'crazy rhythm'). The wind parts are quite rhythmic, even on static pitches, and players have the opportunity t...

Loco Motion is a musical word play on the title, with emphasis on the 'loco' (in essence, 'crazy rhythm'). The wind parts are quite rhythmic, even on static pitches, and players have the opportunity t...

From its opening fanfare embodying moments of heroism and pride to its joyous journey of playfulness that expresses freedom and a passion for life, 'Skydance' is a musical celebration of the human spi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tribute is a stirring, colorful, and energetic work from one of the most highly regarded composers for concert bands. James Barnes has crafted this attractive overture as a gift for James K. Copenhave...

Tribute is a stirring, colorful, and energetic work from one of the most highly regarded composers for concert bands. James Barnes has crafted this attractive overture as a gift for James K. Copenhave...

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...

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...

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...

A rousing concert opener or closer, 'scramble' is intended to aurally depict two characteristics of its title - collecting things together in a disorderly way, and moving quickly with a sense of urgen...

A rousing concert opener or closer, 'scramble' is intended to aurally depict two characteristics of its title - collecting things together in a disorderly way, and moving quickly with a sense of urgen...

A rousing concert opener or closer, 'scramble' is intended to aurally depict two characteristics of its title - collecting things together in a disorderly way, and moving quickly with a sense of urgen...

The concert opener 'A Celebration Overture' is really an extended fanfare, opening with an energetic brass and percussion motif that forms the basis of most of the piece that follows. A contrasting ly...

Undecim is Latin for 'eleven,' referring both to the 'eleventh hour' (the last opportunity to get something done) and the opening metric feel of the piece (7/8 + 2/4 = 11 eighth notes). This high-ener...

Undecim is Latin for 'eleven,' referring both to the 'eleventh hour' (the last opportunity to get something done) and the opening metric feel of the piece (7/8 + 2/4 = 11 eighth notes). This high-ener...

Undecim is Latin for 'eleven,' referring both to the 'eleventh hour' (the last opportunity to get something done) and the opening metric feel of the piece (7/8 + 2/4 = 11 eighth notes). This high-ener...

Die 'Piedmont Festival Ouvertüre' beschreibt die natürliche Schönheit der Region Piedmont in North Carolina. Eine klangvolle Eröffnung für jedes Konzert!

Die 'Piedmont Festival Ouvertüre' beschreibt die natürliche Schönheit der Region Piedmont in North Carolina. Eine klangvolle Eröffnung für jedes Konzert!

This is a tuneful and exciting concert piece for band, gathering its inspiration from the industry and natural beauty of the Piedmont region of North Carolina. (5:15)