The Dead by Kevin Joest is a unique piece for Marimba and 3-part speaking chorus. Each vocal part should have 2 or more performers, as there is a section where each part is split, as well as for the performers to balance with the marimba part.Program NotesMy…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kevin Joest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based around an Afro-Cuban rhythm called the Naningo, Hornaningo is in a 6/8 groove, mostly present in the marimba part. The piece begins with the introduction of the groove and base melodic and harmonic material in the marimba, colored by the horn. The main…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
Composer:
Kevin Joest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Featuring an ensemble’s formidable keyboard technique, this innovative and highly energetic work is truly a 'sprint' to the finish!Program NotesSprint was commissioned by Dr. Blake Wilkins and the Moores School of Music Percussion Ensemble for a premiere…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There are two main types of material in the work: energetic hand drum music and syncopated, line-driven keyboard music. Throughout the work, these materials are increasingly mixed together, until they are thoroughly combined at the end.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Focused around swelling chords, driving rhythms, and a highly syncopated and energetic tune, this work constantly gathers momentum until it ends on a rapidly pulsing chord in the upper register of the keyboards.Program NotesSurge was commissioned by Dr. Blake…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lullaby for Soprano…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kevin Joest
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications