Elements - Brian Balmages

Elements of Nature - Hermann Pallhuber

Earth - Fire - Water - Air: According to the four element theory of temperaments, earth, fire, air and water are the building blocks of the universe. Without them, life would not exist. They shape our view of the world around us, affect our thoughts and guide our feelings. Classifying our cosmos according to the four elements is probably one of the oldest principles of mankind, dating back to the ancient Greeks, and maybe even before them. While we know more about the elements and atoms, these four are still deeply embedded inthe human psyche. According to ancient Greek philosophers, each of the four elements has its own particular attributes. All other substances in nature aresaid to have emerged from these elements and can be broken down into them.All creatures, including human beings, contain a mixture of these four elements, which shape their senses. The elements are even able to balance out the body and the soul.This suite, Elements of Nature, is in four movements, each corresponding to one of the elements.Dances of Fire: Savage, occult, dangerous - Fire signifies the will of man.The Circle of Water: Flowingly, endless, mighty - Water sums up the feelings of human beings.Planet Earth: Structured, material, fertile - Earth stands for the awareness of the self.Air - The Spirit of Life: Stirring, altering, sensual - Air signifies human intellect.Elements of Nature contains a main theme that combines the female elements (earth and water) with the male elements (fire and air). The four movements are also linked to each other by their motifs. A majestic prologue and an epilogue frame the suite.

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Elena Polka - Kiefer

Eleni

Elephant - Peter Sciaino

Elephants - Camille Saint-Saëns

Bring those low voices into the spotlight! In this setting from Saint-Saens's "Carnival of the Animals," Matt Conaway has created an accessible and audience-friendly feature for those oft-forgotten basses in the back. An ideal choice for recruiting and concert performances!

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Elephants and Aerialists - Robert E. Foster Jr.

The circus is back in town and two of the most popular features are on full musical display. Youll hear the majestic elephants as they make their ponderous and regal procession around the ring. After their grand entrance youll be enthralled by the grace of the high-flying trapeze artists as they perform their daring tricks, high above the spellbound audience. The contrasting styles provide an entertaining as well as educational work that is both fun to perform and listen to. A delightful addition to the composers "Carnival" series of selections including Step Right Up, The Fortune Tellers Daughter and Tightrope Walker.

Elevation - Chandler L. Wilson

Inspiring from the onset, this work has all the trappings of a modern fanfare - while still being perfectly suited to any concert program. Chandler's harmonic and rhythmic choices are infectious and will leave both musicians and audiences grinning from ear to ear! A great teaching piece with a lot to focus on, Elevation is a must for your concert repertoire this season!

Elf Dance - Matt Conaway

This charming dance represents the "Christmas Day After-Party" for the hardworking elves in Santa's workshop. Musical quotes from "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" and "Up On The Housetop" demonstrate that even the "big man in red" joins in the celebration after another job well done. Great fun for your students and audience!

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ELF-CON FIVE

It's time to recover from the chaos of Christmas by bringing the mood back to "merry" with ELF-CON FIVE - an energetic holiday work for band. Santa and his elves have gone from the high stress of getting all the toys in the sleigh, to the "All Is Calm" of Christmas. Celebrate with some of the most well known winter holiday favorites in this high-speed medley that will be a winter concert hit!