Catalog Category: Band

Rozana (theme from Concerto for You) – version for Grade 2 band

Note: This piece (as well as Concerto for You, where this melody comes from) is designed specifically for young musicians. Program Notes for the full program note, visit the page for Concerto for You. This melody came from a work for choir that I never ended up writing — in that piece, I set a … Read more

Tuttarana (concert band)

Program Notes The title of this piece is a conglomeration of two words: the Italian word ‘tutti’, means ‘all’ or ‘everyone’, and the term ‘tarana’ designates a specific Hindustani (North Indian) musical form, whose closest Western counterpart is the ‘scat’ in jazz. The tarana is a place where musicians can put their greatest virtuosity on … Read more

Chamak (चमक)

This is a new work for band, written for a consortium of schools in the upper midwest. The lead commissioner is Waubonsie Valley High School, directed by Mark Duker. (see recording below) Chamak Consortium Members (full list) Amador Valley High School – Jonathan GranthamConcordia College – Peter HabermanDowners Grove North High School – Jessen Smith & Brayer TeagueEvanston … Read more