Barbarossa is a dramatic and exciting intermediate level piece for 11 players. It introduces multiple alternative playing techniques and will develop a strong and innate sense of 12/8 time in the performers.Program NotesBarbarossa is inspired by the make-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Metallic Percussion Ensemble
Communion Prayer is a lush and meditative piece that will provide a breath of fresh air for performers, teachers, and audiences alike. Stretching performers to obtain mastery over touch and balance, while still providing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Eight Solos for Two is a collection of 8 intermediate solos for a pair of timpani. Offering a range of techniques, styles, and tempi, these pieces are perfect for lessons, studio class, and even recitals, especially if several are combined into a suite.
Grade…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Patrick Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Play Joplin's famous ragtime piano solo on the marimba! Lowry has done a remarkable job adapting the piece, allowing the music to sing on the rosewood bars.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Lowry, Joplin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Lowry's lovely setting of Greensleeves for solo marimba features a gently undulating sixteenth note accompaniment in the left hand while the right hand plays the famous melody.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Lowry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Little Military Piece was written for young percussionists that have learned “the basics” of playing and are beginning to learn part independence and proper concert instrument techniques. This drum and auxiliary-based piece will provide your ensemble with a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Combining the energy and drive of west African agbadzah drumming with the melodic capabilities of the marimba into a tour-de-force for the solo marimbist, Marimbadzah is an explosive, driving piece that works equally well as a program opener or closer.Program…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Lowry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bristling with energy and an incessant momentum, Payload is a challenging and exciting new piece that features six percussionists partnered with cello and contrabass.Program NotesPayload is an energetic chamber piece for six percussionists, cello, and…
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