9 Miniatures and a Fantasy is a collection of intermediate pieces for solo marimba written with the idea of presenting different technical aspects to the performer in short musical studies.Program Notes9 Miniatures and a Fantasy is a collection of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concert Fantasies for Keyboard Percussion, Book I is a collection of advanced two-mallet etudes with optional orchestral playback accompaniment. They are the result of Dietz's experimentation with the Pearl malletSTATION, which is an electronic keyboard MIDI…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Concert Fantasies for Keyboard Percussion, Book II is a collection of intermediate four-mallet etudes with optional orchestral playback accompaniment. They are the result of Dietz's experimentation with the Pearl malletSTATION, which is an electronic keyboard…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
A thrilling work for timpani and percussion ensemble that highlights the tonal abilities of the timpani as well as the technical skills needed to perform this often overlooked member of the percussion section. Don't miss this winner of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Allen Houston
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ecologists refer to the term Prevernal to describe the period of late winter that transitions into early spring. This is the mood and atmosphere depicted in this piece - first icy and still, then blossoming motion & excitement.Program NotesI have always…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Parker Fritz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to fill a void in accessible duet literature for keyboard percussion, Songs from the Infinite Plane is, in essence, a song book for vibraphone & marimba. Each melodically-driven duet is approximately 2 minutes and could be used in several…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Voyage is a unique piece, in that it requires the performers to move to different instruments throughout the performance. Two sets of parts are included: one set for the individual players to practice with and one set to be placed at each instrument…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Allen Houston
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," this work for 13 percussionists and piano opens very mysteriously, but quickly moves into a section of driving 16ths. The hymn tune is very subtle throughout until a brief choral interlude in the middle of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Allen Houston
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications