April is a flowing work of gentle harmony and musical imagery. Subtle mallet parts with an easy piano part add to the atmosphere of this almost dreamlike work. Wonderfully evocative!Program NotesCommissioned by the Farmington Middle School East 2005-2006 7th…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aaron Perrine
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Change My Medicationis a fun 4-mallet piece inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk that flirts with the octatonic scale. There are opportunities for improvisation throughout the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 2:30…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drum Set Feature
In addition to the large collection of percussion instruments, there is soprano sax, flugel horn, trumpet, tenor sax, bass, and piano in this showcase for drumset. Contemporary jazz groove throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1995 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs, G. Gibson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief slow introduction, Fever Flash takes off, driven by punchy brass, syncopated percussion and long lines in the woodwinds. As the piece builds toward its conclusion, more & more bluesy riffs seem to take over this upbeat romp.Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aaron Perrine
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 2-1/2 minute piece is a salute to the famous honky tonk piano artist “Meade Lux” Lewis. It is based on the blues scale, uses the standard 12-bar blues progression, and lends itself very well to improvisation. However, if you are uncomfortable improvising…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title, Inner Sanctum, was derived from feeling the commissioning ensembles feels about their bandroom: a safe, sacred place free of all of the distractions of the outside world. The piece begins with a sense of nostalgia and reflection before moving into…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Aaron Perrine
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This work explores the full five-octave range of the marimba, written especially to exploit a virtuosic and romantic approach to the instrument. The work is written in a somewhat free fashion - certain sections lack bar lines - allowing the performer to make…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Paola Prestini
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ever wonder what goes through a performers mind during a classical percussion ensemble performance? Find out with 'Not Just Another Finale', where the daydream of being a rock star really does come true!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 9…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Exciting jazz vibraphone feature with long sustained melodies over an undercurrent of syncopation. Chord symbols are provided for those daring enough to improvise over the bass line.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1998 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:10 Publisher…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Novelty piece with a rock groove and bluesy elements throughout. Many opportunities for improvisation for all players involved.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 9 Duration: 2:35 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
Listen to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications