Deus ex Machina (Perc Ens 9 + Electronics)
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
Largo from the 'New World Symphony' (Dvorak/Musser)
This Romantic classic by Antonin Dvorak has been masterfully arranged for marimba quintet (or marimba orchestra) by Clair Omar Musser and edited by Dan Armstrong. Perfect for bringing out the sensitive side of your percussionists. Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Dvorak, Musser, Dan Armstrong
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Rumble Strips (Perc Ens 7 + Electronics)
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
Slavonic Dance, Op. 46, No. 1 (Dvorak)
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 46, No. 1 is set in C major and moves along at a breakneck tempo. This exciting duet would make be a perfect closing number for a recital or even an…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 2 (Dvorak)
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 72, No. 2 moves along in a romantic and graceful manner, giving way to a great deal of rubato on the part of both players. A wonderful exercise in…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song to the Moon (Dvorak)
from 'Rusalka' This beautifully lush arrangement of Song to the Moon from Dvorak's opera 'Rusalka' is designed to be performed without soprano soloist. However, if you have voice faculty or a guest artist you would like to feature that has this aria in their…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Dvorak, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Tambourin Chinois (Kreisler)
Originally composed in 1910 for violin and piano, Tambourin Chinois has become a very popular showpiece in the repertoire. Edward Bach has reimagined it here as an exciting solo xylophone feature with brass quintet accompaniment.Program Notes"I don’t mind…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Edward Bach, Kreisler
Publisher: C. Alan Publications