This beautiful adagio from one of the best known romantic symphonies truly enables the marimba ensemble to reach its most sensitive heights. The eight players can perform on four instruments (including optional bass).
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1984 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Saint-Saens, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore, Saint-Saens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An arrangement of Camille Saint-Saens's classic Danse Macabre. This arrangement is for a large percussion ensemble of 12 players. Josh Gottry has captured the essence of the Danse with this work.Program NotesA direct transcription from the original orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Saint-Saens, Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Flow like water, because water always seeks the path of least resistance, yet is strong enough to demolish even stone when no recourse is available.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 7:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Simpson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fluidity layers various syncopated and non-syncopated patterns together to produce an undulating effect that creates an interesting and meditative atmosphere.Program NotesWhen you accurately perceive the fluidity of things, you can also begin to perceive the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Simpson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Indigo is an entertaining and groovy keyboard quartet with a split-up drum set. Working from 4 multi-percussion set-ups, the 4 players combine their parts to create fun and energetic music that the audience and players will love.Program NotesIndigo is a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Full of colorful harmonies and beautiful melodic passages, Insomnia is a challenging, yet rewarding addition to any percussion recital.Program NotesInsomnia is a challenging duet consisting of colorful harmonies meant to portray the free and flowing nature of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Palpitations is a challenging marimba duet comprised of sweeping arpeggio passages, groove-centered melodies, and echoing rhythms that work together to create a bigger picture to the listener. With moments of stability and instability, the piece has the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Radioactive Octopus was inspired by the earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that occurred in Japan in March of 2011. Each player represents two of the tentacles of the octopus, and a visual movement of the octopus is portrayed through imitation of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Simpson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 13 Percussionists
Remnants is a challenging work for percussion orchestra that explores the many timbres achievable in a conventional large ensemble setup. With many musical layers to this piece, there is the constant intention of maintaining growth and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications