Using the many different tonalities of the vibraphone, the three-movement Act of Age tells an engaging and exquisite coming of age story. Moments of loose time along with the use of unconventional mallets in the third movement allow for the performers to tell…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Samuel Bang
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ain’t Got No Penguin Blues is a fun jazzy introduction to the blues form for grade 2 string orchestra. Each section plays the melody and there are opportunities for students to try improvisation and swinging eighth notes.Program NotesAin’t Got No Penguin…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a character on the television show The Walking Dead, Alive Sophia, Dead Sophia, Zombie Sophia is a challenging yet rewarding three-movement work for solo glockenspiel.Program NotesAlive Sophia, Dead Sophia, Zombie Sophia was my first attempt at…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
DOWNLOAD ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTA fast paced, rhythmic gem. The timpanist has the opportunity to perform complex, strictly metered rhythms as well as some rubato sections of free playing. The score calls for extensive hand drumming techniques, and for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Stephen Ridley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Following the story of a fishing trip, Catch and Release offers a unique performance experience to a student at the intermediate level. With the use of a superball mallet and plastic brushes, in addition to more traditional timpani mallets, this piece offers…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jake Ellzey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Contentamento is a work in search of that elusive state of mind called contentment. It explores several different venues before settling for its initial probe and ending with a sense of serenity.Program NotesOne day the composer was listening to a suite by…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Allen Molineux
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Desiderium is a beautiful and haunting developmental work for young vibraphone players that is perfect for any recital and/or solo & ensemble. This piece exposes performers to the idea of musicality through melody and time while developing a sense of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Chandler D. White
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This haunting medley partners two well-known spirituals (Wayfaring Stranger & Goin’ Home) and their promise of a restful afterlife. The gentle and pensive nature of this warm setting with an optional sensitive piano accompaniment will evoke feelings of…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Anthony Susi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Emotions and one’s relationships are seldom articulated well through words. Leslie’s Theme is an original composition at its core, meant to represent honest reminiscence free from the dichotomy of singular expression. Each melodic contour expands on this with…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Leonard Ingrande
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Life’s Essence is an innovative piece for solo steel pan that explores emotions as we travel through the journey of life. In life we have our many ups and downs, but in the end we are promised only two things that make us all the same - life and death. This…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Sam Riddick
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications