...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. It is a showy, rudimental-inspired solo with a simple 4-mallet marimba ostinato that adds an extra level of groove.Program Notes...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Not intended to be a programmtic work, but rather to paint a picture of landscape - perhaps a lush, colorful swamp darkened by the canopy of trees, but with sunlight intermittently shining gaining entry as one travels through. These pockets of light are…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Breakout RGV is a unique and exciting piece for 10 players that fits lyrical melodies, ethereal soundscapes, and heavy asymmetric grooves all within 5 minutes. The music constantly builds to a climactic and virtuosic ending sure to have the audience bouncing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The second in a series of marimba quartets, the work is heavily influenced by EDM and video game music. Digital Dances 2 combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected harmonies, odd meters, and classical forms to emulate popular electronic music in a way…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Digital Dances No. 3 is the third in a series of marimba quartets based heavily on video game and electronic dance music. The constant driving pulse and changing meters keep the excitement to the very end. The work is scored for either quartet or quintet, for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
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 suite of five short, monothematic bagatelles was inspired by the composer's interest in video games and technology. The programmatic movements musically paint vivid images through the captivating marriage of the viola and marimba.Program NotesFive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
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
A Duet Companion to Joannes Rochut's Melodious Etudes for Trombone, Book 1
Joannes Rochut’s Melodious Etudes for Trombone has been a staple in the repertoire of low brass players, and a significant pedagogical resource for low brass teachers for almost a…
Style:
Solo Works, Brass
Composer:
Ran Whitley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications