Written for the Blackearth Percussion Group, Murray Houllif's percussion trio Earthlings explores the sonic landscapes of the moon in four descriptive movements - 1. Exploration, 2. Moonbeams, 3. Footprints and 4. Time & Space. The interactions between…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Incorporating part of an eastern European folk song called “Ushti Ushti Baba” traditionally used during wedding celebrations, Gypsies recreates the sense of spontaneity, celebration and intense emotion that is so appealing in this style.Program NotesFor many…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
By using standard instrumentation, Houllif has created a composition in J.P. playable by a wide array of percussionists (from high school to professional). The rhythmic language features constantly changing meters. Each of the four parts is equally as…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 5 + Solo Marimba Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet; With Soloist Category: Percussion
Instrumentation
Marimba (4-octave, 2 and 4-mallet) Percussion 1 (bells, 2 bongos, triangle)…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rhapsody was composed as a tribute to the composer's University Band Director, famed composer Ralph Hultgren. The work contains some subtle, and some not so subtle, references to Ralph's work and memories of playing in bands under his musical direction.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David Jones
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Dedicated to marimbist Leigh Howard Stevens, Samba is outrageously fun to play and listen to. It features "bouncy" Latin rhythms with a left hand bass ostinato and some independent rolls in the right hand.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Section Feature
Playable by high school through professional bands and wind ensembles alike, this very exciting and accessible composition features the percussion section. Interesting orchestration creates colors and textures for winds, brass and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Forms is a unique work for bells, vibraphone and marimba, all played by one percussionist. Divided into three contrasting movements, the piece all of the fascinating timbral possibilities of combining these three keyboard instruments.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications