and we meet again… caters to students with a variety of experience levels. A groovy bass line begins the piece as beautiful yet mysterious melodic lines layer over the top. B major peaks through in the middle, bringing a brighter energy to the second half of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone/Glockenspiel Feature
The Big Bob Special is a rag for solo xylophone/glockenspiel and percussion quartet. The tempo sets a brisk pace for the performance of this work. Intricate xylophone runs will make this an interesting work for most keyboard…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Duo Feature
A lighthearted ragtime duo that features two exceptional xylophonists.Program NotesIt is my intention that there be a color difference between the two solo xylophones either by using different mallets or by using one wood xylophone and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
This is a challenging work for the solo timpanist. Pitch changes and extreme expression are some of the demanding characteristics found in this piece.Program NotesDivertissement by Alex Orfaly was the 2nd Place Winner of the 2001 Percussive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dynamic Duos for Mallets is a collection for keyboard instruments (bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba) that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both players and audiences. Through the use of multiple key signatures…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mean Man’s March is a xylophone showcase inspired by events at the composer's local dog park in Belmont, MA. It's a sunny and crisp Fall New England day, dogs play at the park, the mean man marches on to the field, chaos ensues, after much a do, the man…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mean Man’s March is a xylophone showcase inspired by events at the composer's local dog park in Belmont, MA. It's a sunny and crisp Fall New England day, dogs play at the park, the mean man marches on to the field, chaos ensues, after much a do, the man…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Taking its inspiration from the Gypsy music of Hungary and from the film music of Bernard Hermann, Tanc Szervusz features two xylophonists showing off amongst a vibraphone, crotales, and marimba quartet.Program NotesTanc Szervusz takes its inspiration from…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications