This pieces is a series of vignettes inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's novel, "The Poisonwood Bible," which narrates a combination of fictional and historical events in the first days of independence in the Congo. Three sections: "Kilanga Village," "The Goat…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David T. Childs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With influences ranging from Carl Sagan to James Blake to Alejandro Viñao, Citadel of the Stars is a beautiful & colorful work for percussion orchestra that will leave you wanting more, long after the final notes.Program Notes"National boundaries are not…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deus ex Machina mixes acoustic percussion with audio accompaniment. Not only does the electronic track expand the orchestrational world of the ensemble, but it also provides other benefits, such as a fixed and consistent pulse, and an ability to transition…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel Montoya Jr
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
La Fractura is a highly syncopated percussion trio written for three keyboards and djembe with a small percussion setup. The title refers to the two contrasting characters of the piece - a dark, rhythmic setting split in two by radiant, ethereal lines.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quartet for 2 Marimbas…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by noise pop, techno/trance, and dubstep, Rumble Strips mixes acoustic percussion with audio accompaniment. Not just a 'pop' piece, Rumble Strips is a challenging, yet fun work for the performers and audience members alike. Turn on your black lights…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel Montoya Jr
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Featuring a variety of sound colors and a quasi-minimalist texture, Selva Luminosa is an intriguing work suitable for inclusion on a college or professional percussion recital.Program NotesSelva Luminosa - or “luminous jungle” - is my first work for mallet…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a trip to Guatemala, Volcán de Fuego ("volcano of fire") paints a musical picture of three massive volcanoes surrounding the rustic, colonial city of La Antigua. This explosive percussion quartet is irresistible for performers & audiences…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications