Alto Saxophone Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity known only to a rare number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
SoundMass is a concert-style piece for jazz orchestra exploring traditional and non-traditional harmonies for jazz orchestra.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 22 Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion; Woodwind;…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the freely-composed State of the Art, numerous innovative techniques are employed on the part of both performers, such as bending pitches, striking the frame, blowing air in the resonators, and so on. The percussionist plays from four different stations:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the poetry of StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas, Strange Dreams illustrates each of four unique stories - Unheard Music, Ballerina Mom, Mermaid Song, & Pools of Light - with their own individually unique character.Program NotesBased on the poetry…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and serene. Program Suite Concertante on…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and serene. Program Suite Concertante on…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
McCarthy's virtuosically programmatic work for woodwind quintet tell the tragic tale of hardship experienced by the Donner party in their journey from Illinois to California.Program NotesIn the year 1846, many families traveled west to California in search of…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based upon the Pablo Neruda poem, “Thinking, Tangling Shadows,” Tangling Shadows features the unique combination of the oboe and vibraphone, ranging several moods and styles.Program NotesTangling Shadows was commissioned by oboist Amy Anderson and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based upon the Pablo Neruda poem, “Thinking, Tangling Shadows.” Fragments of the text may be found throughout the score for reference.Program NotesTangling Shadows was commissioned by oboist Amy Anderson and percussionist Lisa Rogers, both professors in the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to flutist Hana Susaki, Tears of Hydrangea is an uplifting work for flute and marimba in a pop music style. It has also been scored for flute quartet.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:15 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications