Featuring a balanced ensemble of pitched and un-pitched percussion, Earth Dance is an exciting ensemble work that is audience-(and dance) friendly and would make a great concert opener for a high school or college group.Program NotesEarth Dance is the end…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Indescribable captures the immense devastation caused by two major tornadoes in the Midwestern United States and the hope of a new beginning afterwards.Program NotesOne of the most visceral events I’ve experienced occurred on May 22, 2011 while storm chasing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
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
Based on the legendary figure from Greek mythology, Persephone takes listeners through a variety of musical emotions and textures to tell the tragic tale of the queen of the underworld.Program NotesPersephone was written for my good friend and colleague…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This duet for clarinet and percussion offers listeners a glimpse of a child's dream, with an memorable melody and a variety of musical effects such as changing time signatures, abrupt tonal shifts, and electronic effects.Program NotesPrelude to a Dream was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
A heart-felt tribute to a dearly departed friend, Touch the Sky is a percussion octet which takes listeners on an emotional journey. Led by a featured violin, the work features memorable melodies and is appropriate for an upper-level high school or college…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A heart-felt tribute to a dearly departed friend, Touch the Sky is a chamber piece which takes listeners on an emotional journey. Led by a featured violin, the work features memorable melodies and is appropriate for a solo recital.Program NotesTouch the Sky…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications