On the surface, The Tyranny of the Urgent appears to begin and end calmly, but these quiet moments bookend a series of episodes of increasing volume, unrest, and urgency. Scored for six percussionists, there are moments of beauty scattered throughout the work…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios is a beautiful, haunting, and uplifting keyboard sextet arrangement of the final work by the Paraguayan virtuoso classical guitarist Agustín Barrios. The title translates to "An Alm for the Love of God" and tells the story of a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by percussionist Oliver Molina, Unchained personifies a battle between two tonal areas. The powerful title of the work represents the energetic character and flow of the piece.Program NotesUnchained was written for my friend Oliver Molina who is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joe W. Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Unintended Consequence starts with a simple, four-note motive and proceeds to take the listener on several twists and turns. This exciting work is perfect for an advanced high school or college ensemble concert.Program NotesUnintended Consequence starts with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Playable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible, high-energy work that you won't want to miss!Program NotesPlayable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Variations for Vibraphone and Piano consists of a two part theme in a jazz idiom and three free variations. The rhythmically complex nature of the writing calls for very close ensemble work.Program NotesVariations for Vibraphone and Piano consists of a two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel Levitan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for keyboard percussion and electronics, Vector is a fun, challenging work suitable for a front ensemble warm-up or as part of a percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesVector is written for keyboard percussion and electronics. The keyboard…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Venn Diagram was composed with special attention to related items in sets of three. The piece features three groups of three performers in three percussion instrument categories: metal, wooden, and non-pitched.Program NotesVenn Diagram was composed with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 12 Spanish Dances, Op. 37
Villanesca is the fourth selection in a collection for piano entitled 12 Spanish Dances (Op. 37, H.142) by the Spanish pianist and composer Enrique Granados. Set in ABA form, the work now arranged for percussion ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry, Granados
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Keith Aleo (Florida Philharmonic) and Nancy Stagnitta (Baltimore Opera Orchestra) for percussion and flute. Each movement of Visions and Apparitions depicts various aspects of Catholic Mysticism.Program NotesCommissioned by Keith Aleo (Florida…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications