Stampede is a lively piece for young percussionists and a wonderful introduction to mallet playing for a first ensemble piece. It is perfect for band programs that require bell kits and want to get the students excited about playing mallet instrumentsProgram…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to the composer's young daughter who is fascinated with everything in the night sky, StarDancer alternates between light-hearted, spinning dances and more raucous, foot-stomping dances.Program NotesStarDancer is dedicated to & inspired by my 3-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Who says drummers need drums to be drummers? In Stick With It!, your drummers perform a highly choreographed visual showpiece, using their sticks, voices, and feet to supply the sounds. Originally written for a mass ensemble of over 100 players, the piece can…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title Sweet Bread is inspired by “King Cake,” which is a traditional dessert served around the time of Mardi Gras. The instrumentation for this piece is similar to the instruments you may hear at Mardi Gras parades throughout the state of Louisiana. Part…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joe W. Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the castanets acting as your time keeper, or tapping toe, Tip Toes is a quick, light piece to add to any concert. The construct of the piece gives performers the opportunity to work on listening and balance while keeping the audience engaged with some of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jessica Flannigan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Topsy Turvy was written for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. It is meant to conjure up all of the fun one might experience at the circus.Program NotesTopsy Turvy was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Whatcha Baion? is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It opens with a 2/3 clave, systematically layers additional percussion voices on top, and establishes an…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications