Concert Piece for Timpani & Percussion Ensemble
Timpani Feature A thrilling work for timpani and percussion ensemble that highlights the tonal abilities of the timpani as well as the technical skills needed to perform this often overlooked member of the percussion section. Don't miss this winner of the…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Allen Houston
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Edifice
Trumpet Feature Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising Pillars, captures the building's physical structure made up of high ceilings and tall support columns.…
Style: Percussion
Composer: David Jarvis
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Jazz Sketches
Jazz Sketches for cello and vibraphone features three movements of contrasting jazz moods. Livin’ In The City, a fast paced driving straight-eighth note feel is a musical description of urban life. Blues Lament is a slow somber dirge using jazz harmony and a…
Style: Percussion
Composer: David Jarvis
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Kohola
Oboe Feature Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales. The work begins slowly and freely with ocean drums and oboe stating the main theme. The middle of the…
Style: Percussion
Composer: David Jarvis
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Tap-Click
The title of the piece, Tap-Click represents the sound motive and rhythmic structure for the entire work. The piece is performed with the players placed around the audience, creating a “surround-sound” effect.Program NotesThe title of the piece, Tap-Click…
Style: Percussion
Composer: David Jarvis
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Voyage, The
The Voyage is a unique piece, in that it requires the performers to move to different instruments throughout the performance. Two sets of parts are included: one set for the individual players to practice with and one set to be placed at each instrument…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Allen Houston
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Were the Whole Realm...
Based on the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," this work for 13 percussionists and piano opens very mysteriously, but quickly moves into a section of driving 16ths. The hymn tune is very subtle throughout until a brief choral interlude in the middle of…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Allen Houston
Publisher: C. Alan Publications