Granada, the first movement of his Suite Espanola, represents a guitar serenade that is typical of many works by Albeniz in that is suggests, rather than quotes, rhythms and melodic elements to evoke the Spanish landscape.Program NotesDuring his career, Isaac…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Joshua Smith, Albéniz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From its opening chords, Inmersión submerges the audience into the sonic world of the vibraphone. It is precisely the aim of the work to take advantage of the deep and beautiful sound of this instrument. From cascading scales to sustained clusters, Inmersión…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jorge Hoyos
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Collection of Bluegrass Ditties for percussion ensemble.Program NotesA Collection of Bluegrass Ditties
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Skip Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the landscape of the composer's hometown of Medellin, Columbia, Paisaje Accidentado is a single-movement piece with a variety of moods and dissolve into one another. The piece also has a strong cultural influence, as it displays a number of Latin-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jorge Hoyos
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sonata in D is a single movement work in a lively 6/8 folk-dance rhythm. Written originally for keyboard, it is played frequently today on both harp and guitar. Now you can perform this fantastic work on marimba as well.Program NotesMateo de Pérez de Albéniz…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Andrew Dancy, Albéniz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement is fun for everyone! Based on the tune Red River Valley, the melody is passed around the string groups as it transforms in each variation.Program NotesThis arrangement is fun for everyone! Based on the tune Red River Valley, the melody is…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Skip Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun romp for strings based on a traditional tune. Accessible to a young ensemble and enjoyable to all audiences.Program NotesA fun romp for strings based on a traditional tune. Accessible to a young ensemble and enjoyable to all audiences.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Skip Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications