...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 6 Solo Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Traditional Latin rhythms comprise this ostinato-based piece. Player 1 acts as a soloist throughout, though the other players have improvisation opportunities as well. Includes CD accompaniment.Program NotesOne of the first pieces to notate conga technique.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the multiple drum configurations employed by some North Indian table players, Conga Tarang takes advantage of the melodic potential of six congas.Program NotesThe use of tarang in the title is a distant reference to the multiple drum configurations…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Each player uses three congas (quinto, tumba, and high or low conga) and ankle bells. The piece is set completely in 12/8 and provides opportunities for improvisation.Program NotesJ.B. Smith is one of the first to notate conga playing in this duet for two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
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
Fiesta time! This fun and catchy piece sounds great any time.Program NotesFiesta time! This fun and catchy piece sounds great any time. The EDGE Series is a collection of percussion ensembles featuring many popular musical styles - from funk to calypso to…
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
with Spoken Voice
The percussion lay down a groove for this work with solo voice that can also stand alone as a great ensemble work.Program NotesText by M.B. Hanrahan Invitation stands. Driven to a foreign land and dropped from the sky, through a hole in your…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith, Hanrahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Memories of Santa Fe features a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion with memorable melodies and toe-tapping, syncopated rhythmic exchanges.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2011 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications