A developmental, funk composition.Program NotesWinner of the 1986 NAJE Jazz Ensemble Composition Contest
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2008 Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion; Woodwind; Brass
Instrumentation
Soprano Saxophone…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Moving back and forth from a slow lyric melody to a fast paced dance, New Africa blends the voices of the bassoon and vibraphone wonderfully during the sonorous passages while also pitting them against each other in jazz-like sections.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daniel Chisham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo piano, Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is a slow processional dance that expresses his nostalgic enthusiasm for Spanish customs and sensibilities. Kato has brilliantly scored the work for the rich combination of flute and…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pocket Grooves is designed with “small” in mind. The pieces are short and require small hand-held instruments for the percussionist while they also focus on simple harmony and simple melody. While these pieces present incredible challenges for the bassoonist…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gene Koshinski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by two poems by Edgar Allan Poe, Poe is a challenging duet for clarinet & marimba set in two contrasting movement. This well-crafted work is a perfect recital piece filled with reflection, drama, and excitement.Program NotesSet in two movements…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Andy Harnsberger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Razdraz is a fast, showy duet for alto saxophone and 4-1/2 octave marimba in which both performers play equal roles. Close interval sticking is required, as well as independent rolls. The saxophone uses the unique technique of a tongue slap, for a popping…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Challnged by famed marimbist Gordon Stout to compose a work for flute & marimba, Josh Oxford impressively cranked out Salopettes in a matter of days. It is an impressive display for both players and extremely musically satisfying for the audience.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Josh Oxford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Contrary to what the title might suggest, Serenade Electronique is an inventive acoustic piece that magically merges the sounds of the flute and marimba into a quite nontraditional serenade.Program NotesSerenade Electronique was written for Emily Wespiser and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for saxophone quartet
Written for the J4 Saxophone Quartet, Seven Bagatelles essentally reflect the traditional light character typically associated with traditional bagatelles with the exception of the third movement. Each movement is also indicative of a…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Are you looking for chamber music combining keyboard percussionists and woodwind instrumentalists? Sicilienne by Gabriel Fauré is such a work. Its beautiful, lilting melody is sure to captivate performers and listeners alike.Program NotesA sicilienne is a…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Steven Mathiesen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications