Concert Piece for Timpani & Percussion Ensemble
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
Mandala in Funk
Solo Percussion Feature The piece is titled to reflect the two energies in the work: 1) the chanting monks of Tibet and 2) the Funk Music of New Orleans. 5 movements: “Meditation in Mambo’ (uses the mambo beat pattern), “Voodoo Chant” (inspired by a Dr. John…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Wendy Mae Chambers
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Twelve Squared
A Voodoo Tone Poem in Memory of John Cage Twelve Squared is a voodoo tone poem in eleven movements. Each movement is about 4 minutes. The last movement is 4'33" of lots of sound (in tribute to Cage's 4'33" of silence). Voodoo drumming is used to call forth…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Wendy Mae Chambers
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Voyage, The
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
Were the Whole Realm...
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