816 is a warm-up designed to develop the beginning and intermediate percussionist. It starts off as an 8-on-a-hand exercise and builds gradually to an accent-tap call-and-response variation that isolates each hand. Crush Street starts off with a huge unison…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Aubrey Simmons
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Slow introduction moves into a faster groove section. This melody-driven piece works as a wonderful introduction to complex meters. The majority of the piece is in 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4, but 5/8 bars are interspersed through the final sections of the piece.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
This Christmas Medley arranged by Tom Morgan features 3 favorite Christmas classics: O Tannenbaum, Deck the Halls, and Go, Tell It On the Mountain. Morgan's fun arrangement is perfect for your group's winter concert and one that will be enjoyed by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Multi-Percussion Trio
Drum-e Piece No. 1 is an exciting, blazing-fast work for 3 percussionists with similar drum & cymbal set-ups. The piece alternates between bombastic unison figures and moments for each player to shine.Program NotesDrum-e Piece No…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ian McClaflin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for two drum sets, Drum-e Piece No. 2 certainly stands out from other multi-percussion duets! Split rhythmic lines between the players, street beats, and improvised solos are all incorporated, making this piece a sure crowd-pleaser!Program NotesDrum-e…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ian McClaflin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Floating was written to be performed at the Mass Percussion Extravaganza for the 8th Annual Northeast Kansas Total Percussion Camp at Washburn University.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 14 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Formula is a percussion quartet that will keep the audience entertained as well as providing a challenge to its players. The piece incorporates four different styles of playing that will showcase the range of its performers and is a great programming choice…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ian McClaflin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fuze-Summit is a piece that combines elements of a concert percussion ensemble with a rhythm section. Members of this ensemble will alternate between comping patterns along with changing melodies.Program NotesFuze-Summit is a piece that combines elements of a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ian McClaflin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Vibraphone Feature
Feature a student soloist or bring in a pro for this rockin' fun vibraphone feature for percussion ensemble. The vibe part includes a written-out solo, but the performer is encouraged to follow the basic 12-bar blues chord progression…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the name implies, Housetop Variations is based on the Christmas standard, Up On The Housetop. Beginning with a soft, music-box effect, the melody goes through several variations, concluding with a march version that moves to an exciting climax. Playable by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications