Golgotha is a programmatic work for large percussion orchestra that is inspired by the final hours of the life of Jesus as chronicled in the New Testament of the Bible. It spans the range of expression from haunting and somber to rage and desperation.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Persistence of Vision is an introspective work that offers a fresh and unique soundscape for players and listeners alike. A wide range of technical challenges per player makes this piece accessible to many ensembles.Program NotesPersistence of Vision reflects…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the burning bush to the parting of the Red Sea, Plagues chronicles the incredible story of the struggle between Moses and Pharaoh in the Old Testament book of Exodus. This dramatic and compelling retelling of the story is scored for percussion orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Riversong was originally composed for solo vibraphone and was presented in lead sheet format (for an improvising musician’s use) and in a completely written-out version. Spelled here for piano, the original flow and lure of a river’s pull is augmented by two…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Baritone Feature
This six-movement work uses four percussionists, piano, and baritone voice to create a very unique piece of music. Instrumentation includes traditional instruments such as marimba, bells, timpani, and cymbals along with some different…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Program NotesI. Sage Departed II. Future Tense III. Shadowy Way
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 7+ Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
Instrumentation
Percussion 1 (4.3-octave marimba, vibraphone) Percussion 2 (4.3-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications