Barry E. Kopetz

This piece opens with a dramatic fanfare which provides the basis for the principal thematic material for the piece. The aria that follows is reminiscent of a vocal aria in its purity and beauty. (6:0...

Dark and brooding images are portrayed in the opening section of this original from Barry Kopetz. The mood soon changes, and an incessant ostinato follows, conjuring images of a chase. The work conclu...

The Escape of the Shadow Men musically creates a scene from the composer's novel In the Land of the Lochrians. This exciting and dramatic work represents many thrilling moments in a race to confrontat...

The Escape of the Shadow Men musically creates a scene from the composer's novel In the Land of the Lochrians. This exciting and dramatic work represents many thrilling moments in a race to confrontat...

In Darkest Night was composed to highlight the dark, thick and rich quality of the key of C minor. As musical keys have long been associated with various states of emotion, C minor has often been call...

In Darkest Night was composed to highlight the dark, thick and rich quality of the key of C minor. As musical keys have long been associated with various states of emotion, C minor has often been call...

The work is simple in conception but full of the characteristics that have been trademarks of Erickson's compositions for band. It begins simply with the snare drum stating its simple cadence. This is...

The work is simple in conception but full of the characteristics that have been trademarks of Erickson's compositions for band. It begins simply with the snare drum stating its simple cadence. This is...

Two Songs of Morning contains two beautifully contrasting melodies, scored to demonstrate the lush tonal capabilities of the concert band. The Gaelic Melody used in movement tow is the well-known 'Mor...

Two Songs of Morning contains two beautifully contrasting melodies, scored to demonstrate the lush tonal capabilities of the concert band. The Gaelic Melody used in movement tow is the well-known 'Mor...

Grades 4-5.

Barry E. Kopetz' Fantasy On A Theme By Samuel Barber. Full score for Orchestra. The basis for this composition is the beautiful legato theme from Barber's 'Overture to the School for Scandal. '

In Darkest Night was composed to highlight the dark, thick and rich quality of the key of C minor. As musical keys have long been associated with various states of emotion, C minor has often been call...

In Darkest Night was composed to highlight the dark, thick and rich quality of the key of C minor. As musical keys have long been associated with various states of emotion, C minor has often been call...

Dark and brooding images are portrayed in the opening section of this original from Barry Kopetz. The mood soon changes, and an incessant ostinato follows, conjuring images of a chase. The work conclu...

Dark and brooding images are portrayed in the opening section of this original from Barry Kopetz. The mood soon changes, and an incessant ostinato follows, conjuring images of a chase. The work conclu...

The familiar Australian song, Waltzing Matilda, is the basis for this beautiful musical setting, which is a tribute to our friends from the other side of the globe. Lush scoring highlights the melodic...

Each movement in this brilliant setting for concert band uses an original Greek folk tune as a basis while vividly displaying the rich musical heritage of this great culture. The opening mood is both...

Each movement in this brilliant setting for concert band uses an original Greek folk tune as a basis while vividly displaying the rich musical heritage of this great culture. The opening mood is both...

A diverse range of musical settings brings the chorale tune 'Old Hundredth' to life. Percussive to flowing, contemporary to traditional, Kopetz delivers a fantastic concert piece!

The French emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, was one of the most colorful and successful European leaders of his era until his final battle at Waterloo. Napoleons forced surrender is the theme that inspire...