Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the instruments blend amorphously to form a single sound rather than emphasizing any one instrument.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In a display of percussion virtuosity, Axiom goes through many style, meter and texture changes. The piece borrows its shifting and changing time signatures from odd-meter progressive rock - even fully giving in to a common time backbeat.Program NotesAxiom…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Eric Thomas Rath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tango! was premiered at the International Double Reed Society Convention in 2015. After spending time poring over the music of Astor Piazzolla, Rath composed decided that a tango would provide a lighter contrast to the repertoire.Program NotesTango! was…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Eric Thomas Rath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications