Employing some very unusual "instruments"(i.e. anchor chains, garden weasel) At the Dawn of War is a very emotional work born from an idea to write a piece about a day of war and then interrupted by the events of 9/11. A challenging piece for even the most…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kevin Erickson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This work for marimba and piano begins with a high energy duet that puts the players on equal footing. Only two mallets are needed. The second movement is a moving chorale like feature for four mallets while the third movement returns to the fast paced two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Richard Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Zarabanda is in several sections with a Latin style rhythm that occasionally gets interrupted by accented outbursts from the ensemble. As the piece develops and moves from section to section, new rhythmic and melodic ideas are introduced. The piece culminates…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joseph Turrin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications