This work is a humorous set of variations, starting with a tribute to Ravel’s Bolero and including blues, rock, minimalism, in addition to allusions to other familiar works by other composers.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 3:35…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Entanglement is a very rhythmic piece in three movements that incorporates percussion instruments of indefinite pitch with the marimba and vibraphone. The piece contains a series of stacked and fragmented motivic ideas, which are constantly recurring in new…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Criswell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
What if, on the night of a barn dance, the fiddle player got sick and couldnÕt make it? What if only a euphonium player were available to fill in? A spirited work which requires a little singing, whistling, kazoo playing, and even audience participation. You'…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fracture tackles the weighty subject of childhood abuse in this moving work for percussion ensemble. Beginning with carefree, idyllic simplicity and segueing into places with dark, sharp edges, Archer paints a vivid & powerful soundscape.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Multiple Personalities represents three completely different characters: "Herbert" is rather old-school, named after Herbert L. Clarke, with his many flashy showpieces for cornet. "Rauel" is a bit smarmy, while "Doyle" favors a pint and a good jig at the…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kim Archer's String Quartet No. 1 is a challenging work set in four contrasting movements, filled with angst, humor, beauty and valor. All four players get a workout and have their individual moment to shine.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players:…
Style:
String
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A large scale sonata for the trombone showcasing the melodic capabilities of the instrument.Program NotesA composition teacher once claimed that the trombone is not a melodic instrument, so I decided to prove him wrong by writing a large-scale sonata for the…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Kimberly Archer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 12 Spanish Dances, Op. 37
Villanesca is the fourth selection in a collection for piano entitled 12 Spanish Dances (Op. 37, H.142) by the Spanish pianist and composer Enrique Granados. Set in ABA form, the work now arranged for percussion ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry, Granados
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications