Carl Strommen

Noteworthy works

On the Wings of Angels
  • On the Wings of Angels

    This is the fifth commission for the Worldstrides Organization, which provides music for events like the opening of Yankee Stadium, the Final Four, NASCAR, and NFL and College Bowl games. (Excelcia Music)

Prairiesong
  • Prairiesong

    Commissioned by the Wantagh High School Wind Ensemble, Wantaugh, NY. This composition is pure Americana — scenes from the land of the "Big Sky". (Belwin)

Daybreak
  • Daybreak

    Experience an entire day with this programmatic depiction of an ordinary day, from sunrise to sunset. As the day begins the music moves from quietly subdued to light and fanciful, then to broad and melodic. (Alfred/Belwin)

In Their Honor
  • In Their Honor

    Commissioned by Tenneessee High School, Bristol, TN. This piece is dedicated to all those whose lives were forever changed by the events of 9/11/2001. (Belwin)

Fuego Del Alma
  • Fuego Del Alma

    Fuego Del Alma, or "Fire of the Soul" incorporates the bright and energetic rhythms of the Paso Doble and and Flamenco. Two open trumpet solos are featured in which the player can follow the written solo or ad lib on the Phrygian mode. (Alfred/Belwin)

Flourish for a Celebration
  • Flourish for a Celebration

    This piece was commissioned by Nassau County (Long Island, New York) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its seat of government, the Village of Mineola (from the Algonquin - "pleasant village") (Alfred/Belwin)

Waterdance
  • Waterdance

    Picture a lake before sunrise. With the dawn, the myriad varieties of life in and about the lake awaken, and, in the heat of the day, skip and skate across the water as if in a frantic ballet. (Alfred/Belwin)

Tir Na Nog
  • Tir Na Nog

    Tir Na Nog "Land of Youth or "Land of the Young People" was one of the mythical Celtic "other worlds", like Avalon of Arthurian legends - usually identified as an island West of Europe - a place of eternal youth where no one ages or dies.

Polska Przeplatanka
  • Polska Przeplatanka

    Meaning "A Collage of Memories", this collection of Polish folk songs was written for the Long Island University Symphonic 2009 Band Tour of Poland and the Czech Republic. The songs include: Gleboka Studzienka "The Deep Well"; Szia Dziewezka " A Girl Walking in the Woods"; Uplywa Szybko Zycle " Life Swims Away Fast"; Czerwone Jagody "Red Blueberries"

For younger players

At the Ragtime Ball
  • At the Ragtime Ball

    During the late 1800s and early 1900s dance contests were held featuring the the new and popular "Ragtime" music. Dances such as the "Cakewalk" and the more elegant "Quadrille" encouraged improvised dance steps. Winners were based on their individual and stylized choreography. (Alfred/Belwin)

Game of the T-Bones
  • Game of the T-Bones

    Designed for the younger band and featuring the trombone section, "Bones" — aside for some 6 to 1 glissandi — stays mostly above the bell in the key of Bb. Bringing the section out front is fun for the players and audience! (Carl Fischer)

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Composer Carl Strommen's contributions to band, orchestra, jazz band and vocal music make him one of the most performed composer/ arrangers, nationally and internationally.

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"Every now and then I run into interesting YouTube performances of my music that are appealing to me for a variety of reasons. As I find new and interesting performances, they'll be posted here." - CES
 

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