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
Echo Canyon was written specifically for The Ignite Series for the Developing Percussion. Like other pieces in the series, it features extremely flexible instrumentation that may be compressed or expanded as is appropriate by your individual program's needs.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This work is intended to be a beneficial piece for the young percussion ensemble. If certain instruments are not available, suitable substitutes may be used. It is desirable to perform all four pieces in the order presented. However, individual movements or a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
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
This work is a tour-de-force for eight percussionists, each playing a variety of instruments. Blazing fast tempos and quick meter changes characterize the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 6:55 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Free and improvisational opening which presents the thematic material for the rest of the piece. Drumming starts the ensuing Allegro, followed by the melody on xylophone, bells, and marimba. Great for an advanced high school or young college ensemble.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Scenes from Earth, Gaetano explores four contrasting sonic landscapes, each with their own character - from free to driving to pensive to frenetic.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 7 + Piano Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Looking for a piece for your large developing percussion ensemble? Look no further than this lovely musical portrait of the Chinese city of Shanghai. A balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion creates exciting exchanges throughout.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the freely-composed State of the Art, numerous innovative techniques are employed on the part of both performers, such as bending pitches, striking the frame, blowing air in the resonators, and so on. The percussionist plays from four different stations:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Three Inventions for Flute & Percussion are not inventions in the Baroque sense, but rather three pieces that simply involve imitation between the two performers. The outer movements are in strict time, while the middle movement is very free.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications