Inspired by a trip to El Salvador and the white knuckle ride from the airport to the center of town, Bolado perfectly captures the fast-pace changing of lanes, quick maneuvers to avoid oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and the dance-like movement of the other…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Hopper
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Five on 5 is a collection of five intermediate snare drum solos for the developing percussionist. Each solo features challenging rudimental and technical vocabulary as well as a fun accompaniment track. The electronic accompaniment track is designed to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Adam Hopper
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more open and airy approach to the B section which provides a subtle contrast. This flexible arrangement…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds after the initial treatment of the melody. This flexible arrangement is highly adaptable and will…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
The Neal Hefti composition for the Basie band called Cute set the standard for soft and sophisticated ensemble work in the winds with the drummer playing soloistic fills using brushes. This arrangement of Joy to the World uses that style in a clever way to…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Using a light and breezy Calypso vibe, this arrangement will be as much fun to play as it is to hear. There are several interesting melodic and harmonic twists that will keep everyone on their toes, but it is still quite easy to play and should require a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Wheels Up is a unique take on drum set literature. This collection provides the performer with a notated drum set solo that can be performed with either electronic backing track or with a small chamber percussion ensemble. Each tune can be performed as a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Hopper
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A celebration of the life of the composer's grandfather, You Can't Get There From Here is a beautiful intermediate duet for vibraphone and marimba that would be appropriate in any number of performance situations.Program NotesNorm was a classically trained…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Hopper
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications