Celebration III is a colorful, exciting opener or closer for 3 players on one 4-octave marimba. It is also available for 5 players on one 5-octave marimba under the title Celebration II.Program NotesCelebration III is a trio arrangement of Celebration II for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
With the trumpet and percussion ensemble exchanging and combining in the presentation of rhythmic and melodic ideas, this is an exciting work that explores the timbres and textures that are available to the composer of percussion ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free, improvisational introduction with many special effects (bass drum roll inside piano, bowed tam-tam, wire brush on piano string, etc.), the tempo takes off in a fast triple meter. Eighths and sixteenths get passed around the ensemble very briskly…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Elegy for Euphonium & Marimba is a reflective, emotional work work for euphonium and marimba that tugs at the heart strings.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Clarinet Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity found only in a rare number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Last Dance is an exciting work for marimba and multiple percussion that gives both performers the opportunity to shine throughout.Program NotesThe Last Dance for marimba and percussion was commissioned by two duo groups - Mizuki Shimomura and Satoshi Seki…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Last Game is an exciting follow-up to Daiki Kato's popular marimba/multi-percussion duet The Last Dance. Scored for percussion trio, this time each players has a keyboard instrument and drums.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2019 Number of Players: 3 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Liz is a lovely melodic work for three players on three marimbas.Program NotesLiz for Marimbas was commissioned by Liz Marimba Quartet and premiered at their debut recital on September 23, 2017. They are from the graduate school of Elisabeth University of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo piano, Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is a slow processional dance that expresses his nostalgic enthusiasm for Spanish customs and sensibilities. Kato has brilliantly scored the work for the rich combination of flute and…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fauré's Pavane, Op. 50 in F-sharp minor was originally written for solo piano, but is better known in his version for orchestra. Kato has masterfully scored this popular work for keyboard percussion trio, introducing a brand new audience to this gorgeous…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications