The Cage We Make is a not-so-subtle nod to the percussion quartets of John Cage, most notably his Constructions. The work is built around the rhythmic pattern of 2-3-5-7-11 with its various forms being manipulated through retrograde, canon, rotation of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An attention grabber from the very beginning. Very catchy melody with the appropriate amount of supporting batterie. Excellent listening, good musical material for the conductor searching for a little lighter sound that challenges the players.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mark Ford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percolating is a piece for four percussion players, primarily two marimba players and two vibraphone players. Additionally, one marimbist plays snare drum and claves and one vibe player plays concert toms. The title comes from the nature of the piece: It’s…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A contemporary duet for piano and marimba with hints to the romantic piano writing of Liszt and Rachmoninoff. Other musical styles can be heard in each of the Short Stories from baroque to minimalism with a listener-friendly virtuosic final movement.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Interludes is a collection of pieces which are meant to explore the rhythmic and timbral possibilities found in standard percussion instruments. These challenging pieces are great for intermediate and advanced students to showcase their chamber music…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications