...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. It is a showy, rudimental-inspired solo with a simple 4-mallet marimba ostinato that adds an extra level of groove.Program Notes...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Breakout RGV is a unique and exciting piece for 10 players that fits lyrical melodies, ethereal soundscapes, and heavy asymmetric grooves all within 5 minutes. The music constantly builds to a climactic and virtuosic ending sure to have the audience bouncing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full compliment of keyboard instruments,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
James Faulconer, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
An exciting trio for battery percussion that explores the textures and timbres available to a percussionist while traveling through a vast number of meter changes and styles.Program NotesFantasia No. 3 for Percussion Trio In Memoriam Friedrich Drrenmatt…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The second in a series of marimba quartets, the work is heavily influenced by EDM and video game music. Digital Dances 2 combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected harmonies, odd meters, and classical forms to emulate popular electronic music in a way…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Digital Dances No. 3 is the third in a series of marimba quartets based heavily on video game and electronic dance music. The constant driving pulse and changing meters keep the excitement to the very end. The work is scored for either quartet or quintet, for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantastic Night is a work in eight parts for multiple percussion solo and percussion duo accompaniment. The solo part has several opportunities for improvisation allowing the soloist to make this piece their own.Program NotesFantastic Night is a work in eight…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This suite of five short, monothematic bagatelles was inspired by the composer's interest in video games and technology. The programmatic movements musically paint vivid images through the captivating marriage of the viola and marimba.Program NotesFive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Contrary to what the title might suggest, Serenade Electronique is an inventive acoustic piece that magically merges the sounds of the flute and marimba into a quite nontraditional serenade.Program NotesSerenade Electronique was written for Emily Wespiser and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Streams was is a percussion trio that utilizes a similar set-ups for all of the players. The percussion writing displays a very dynamic, linear style.Program NotesFantasia No. 1 for Percussion Trio In Memoriam Thomas Mann First performance given by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications