Par FAGAN GARY. Heroes Among Us by Gary Fagan is an original overture-style work for string orchestra that was inspired by the many people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure many school children who could not go to school received at least two hot meals each day throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. School bus drivers and cafeteria workers put in long hours to prepare meals and deliv…

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian Mountain area. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. In fact, Appalachian music is one of the best-known manifestations of the culture. Traditional Appalachian music is derived primarily from the English and Scottish ballad tradition and Irish and Scottish fiddle music. …

While Shadowlands is a fictional place, the title evokes thoughts of a mysterious and forbidding land where dark and fearsome creatures reside. The tonal character of this piece is meant to reflect the strange and macabre nature of this imaginary realm that could only exist in a grim, dreamlike world. (2:20) / Concert Band

'Pinwheels' is a musical memory of youth, and the joys of playing with toys such as a pinwheel. This piece seeks to replicate the simplicity and wonder of that time in toy-making history. (3:20) / Concert Band

Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. 'Paradiddles' creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two types of paradiddles---the single paradiddle and the double paradiddle. This may be the first piece for concert band inspired by, and based on, percussion rudiments. (5:50) / Concert Band

A study in contrasts, this piece depicts the calm and quiet of the legendary unicorn and the terrifying tale of the Minotaur. Greek mythology comes to life in stirring musical themes. (3:40) / Orchestre A Cordes

Dolce et la danse donne à vos élèves l'occasion de briller en incorporant deux styles contrastés en un seul morceau. La première section permet de lignes de legato et un phrasé souple, tandis que la seconde section appelle à se sentir un marcato pour être joué dans un mode de danse-comme. Idéal pour les concours! / Concert Band