Bad Vibes is a musically challenging work that is well-suited for concert performance. Primarily utilizing four-mallet technique, the piece is rhythmic in nature and dramatic in character. Pedaling indications are provided throughout. While the form (ABA-coda…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alan Lighty
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An ethereal, but intense, rolled section opens the piece building to a dramatic climax. Bursts of sixteenth notes flying up and down the instrument make this both fun and play and impressive to watch. The slow middle section employs independent rolls in both…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Great introduction to multiple percussion music with a fairly small set-up and common percussion instruments. The piece requires the performer to play on different parts of the timpani heads (center, rim, etc.), change mallets/sticks, use the butt ends of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alan Lighty
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow and mysterious opening, The Hunted takes off on a rampage filled with chromaticism and heart pounding rhythms. The pieces is technically very idiomatic, but it is extremely impressive from the audience's perspective.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful chorale is first presented with arpeggiated chords in several sticking permutations. No time signature or key signature is indicated, but the piece centers around A minor. It continuously flows from beginning to end. Perfect for all levels of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is an effective programmatic work in three movements: The Storm, Life, and The Dance. The first movement portrays the intensity of the storm with much dissonance and rhythmic excitement. The second movement is a four-part chorale set in C major. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to the composer's own sibling, Sister's Song features a gently rocking, lyrical melody over an arpeggiated eighth note accompaniment. It is sure to tug at the heart-strings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After an expressive rolled section, a jazz fox trot ensues, giving the piece many dance-like qualities.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1997 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:10 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications