The Absence of Color was written in the Winter of 2007 and received its premiere at Elon University (NC) in April, 2008. The music and the poetry came in response to two of my friends being pulled apart to different places because of work situations. Both the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
You enjoy a lot of freedom when performing Batterie Diabolique. Instrument choice is intentionally indeterminate, plus there is room for improvisation should you wish.Program NotesYou enjoy a lot of freedom when performing Batterie Diabolique. Instrument…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with Narrator
Inspired by the book "Black Elk Speaks" by John Neihardt (an oral history of Black Elk, a Sioux medicine man or Shaman), this dramatic work for 11 percussionists culminates in narrator reciting a passage from the book.Program NotesInspired by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This lively work may be based on chromatic themes, but it has much more to offer. From the mallet parts full of character to the battery parts that accompany them, you will love this piece.Program NotesChromatic Fantasy is a delicate work that requires a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bruce Broughton's Concertino for Saxophone Trio is an impressive three-movement tour-de-force perfect for university or professional level recitals.
Grade Level: 6 Copyright: 2021 Number of Players: 3 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Trio Category:…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief free introduction, the marimba enters with a Latin groove before the vibraphone enters with the head. The entire piece is infused with jazz flavors from the talents of jazz vibraphonist Jon Metzger. Toward the end of the piece, there are…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fancies is a one-movement concert work for string quartet that is dedicated to the Los Angeles-based Lyris Quartet.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 10:25 Publisher: Brubel Music Type: Quartet Category: String
Instrumentation…
Style:
String
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
Brubel Music
Each movement of Four Flights depicts what could be a simple childhood song. First Steps is set up somewhat like a two-part invention between flute and marimba. Josh’s New Bag, opens with a simple rudimental snare drum solo that continues when the flute…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gold Rush Songs is a set of three showpieces for violin & piano based upon American tunes from the mid-19th century.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 8:50 Publisher: Brubel Music Type: Duet Category: String
Instrumentation…
Style:
String
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
Brubel Music
Hudson River Valley is a colorful, descriptive 3-movement suite scored for "dark" woodwind octet.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 22:45 Publisher: Brubel Music Type: Octet Category: Woodwind; Brass
Instrumentation
Oboe 1 Oboe 2…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
Brubel Music