1-21 is a quartet for mallet instruments and toms inspired by music, chanting, and energy of the Women’s March. Each member of the ensemble has the opportunity to play both a mallet instrument and toms. The piece contains rhythms inspired by sambas and chants…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
and we meet again… caters to students with a variety of experience levels. A groovy bass line begins the piece as beautiful yet mysterious melodic lines layer over the top. B major peaks through in the middle, bringing a brighter energy to the second half of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piano and marimba are equal partners in this intriguing two-movement duet. The first movement is rather slow with many lyrical moments in both parts. The second movement could be characterized as a scherzo with a brisk tempo.Program NotesThe piano and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dynamic Duos for Mallets is a collection for keyboard instruments (bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba) that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both players and audiences. Through the use of multiple key signatures…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Not just any day at the beach! Kure Beach, NC features a mysterious opening recalls the fog lifting in the morning and soon changes to an exciting trio of performers frolicking in the waves.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 9:00…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Matafnik begins with layering a variety of sounds, creating interesting composite rhythms and visual patterns. The paradiddle, a common percussion rudiment, is used as the basis for the second section of the piece. The performers then transition to the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Challenging work that opens the door for interpretation, on the part of the performers and the listeners. Wonderful art piece for the university level ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1994 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 10:20 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
One vibraphone & four players! If you are looking for a great mallet quartet for your students but have limited instruments, SyncoShift is the piece for you!Program NotesThe first movement of Syncoshift was written in 2011 for the Kepley Studio Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications