...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the hymn Lasst uns erfreuen, Alleluia is a joyous duet for organ and timpani, perfect for any church service or recital. The melodic timpani part is rather challenging with pitch changes required throughout. This piece will be enjoyed by audiences…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 6 Solo Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Traditional Latin rhythms comprise this ostinato-based piece. Player 1 acts as a soloist throughout, though the other players have improvisation opportunities as well. Includes CD accompaniment.Program NotesOne of the first pieces to notate conga technique.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the multiple drum configurations employed by some North Indian table players, Conga Tarang takes advantage of the melodic potential of six congas.Program NotesThe use of tarang in the title is a distant reference to the multiple drum configurations…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Each player uses three congas (quinto, tumba, and high or low conga) and ankle bells. The piece is set completely in 12/8 and provides opportunities for improvisation.Program NotesJ.B. Smith is one of the first to notate conga playing in this duet for two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A truly unique addition to the repertoire, Danza Bamboo features the fascinating timbres of bamboo and has plenty of contrasting sections to add variety.Program NotesA bamboo forest creates a unique sound when the stems strike against each other as they move…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasia on Luther's Hymn is an impressive piece for solo timpani with organ. There is an immense amount of quick tuning changes throughout creating melodic lines in the timpani part.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 10:00…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With a mysterious and improvisatory opening transitioning into a bombastic rhythmic section, this piece captures the force and energy of a hurricane.Program NotesThis work is scored for fourteen percussionists and describes the force and energy of a hurricane…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
In Light of Three is a two-movement work that features a lyrical first movement and odd-meter, funk-derived second movement. Marimba used in first movement and vibraphone in second. High register in clarinet part requires advanced player…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications