Undercurrent was written for the marimba and piano acting in equal partnership in terms of melodic and technical material. Although the piece does not employ any particular programmatic techniques, it has been commented to the composer on several occasions…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Begins with a shuffle feel and moves into an Afro-Cuban feel before returning to the shuffle to end the piece. Great developmental piece for a young ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 4 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Quartet…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
David Gillingham's Unity is a hauntingly lyrical work for marimba quartet written to celebrate a wedding. However, the piece will work in any number of concert settings as well.Program NotesUnity was written for Justin and Erika Rito for their wedding, July…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ups and Downs is a groove-based work for easy to intermediate percussion ensemble utilizing relative high and low pitches on non-pitched world percussion instruments. Opening with the signature bell part from the 6/8 Afro-Cuban style over which is layered a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Playable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible, high-energy work that you won't want to miss!Program NotesPlayable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for keyboard percussion and electronics, Vector is a fun, challenging work suitable for a front ensemble warm-up or as part of a percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesVector is written for keyboard percussion and electronics. The keyboard…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Venn Diagram was composed with special attention to related items in sets of three. The piece features three groups of three performers in three percussion instrument categories: metal, wooden, and non-pitched.Program NotesVenn Diagram was composed with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 12 Spanish Dances, Op. 37
Villanesca is the fourth selection in a collection for piano entitled 12 Spanish Dances (Op. 37, H.142) by the Spanish pianist and composer Enrique Granados. Set in ABA form, the work now arranged for percussion ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry, Granados
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This duo is a captivating piece that is great for recitals. The marimba part requires four-mallet independence and one-handed rolls. An expressive and romantic duo for a wonderful combination of instruments.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1984 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Richard Gipson, Christine Smith, Chenowith
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Commissioned by Gary Olmstead and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Percussion Ensemble, Vociferation features Jack Stamp's signature, syncopation, counterpoint, and polytonality in an exciting and catchy work for percussion orchestra.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications