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
Drumalia for drum set and piano requires exceptional hand-foot independence and knowledge of rudiments. You can’t stylistically place the piece in a box. At its core, it is a piece that melds influences of pop, funk, rock and a contemporary piano part. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Homecoming is a duet for vibraphone and marimba that expresses the desire to meet again after being separated for so long during the pandemic of the 2020s. The warm, lyrical nature of the piece will be a delight for performers and audiences alike.
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Vibraphone and Marimba
Hurricane is a storm of musical notes. The forceful introduction gives way to solos for both performers to show off their musical skills. There is a short lyrical section very similar to the eye of the storm, but the rest of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
for Solo Marimba
This solo piece requires a developed technique for both hands of the marimba player. Any audience is sure to enjoy the beautiful, warm sound of the marimba. The performer can show off their musicality during this piece to give the audience a…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
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
for Solo Marimba
Written for the composer's wife, Waltz for Sanne is a very accessible solo which gives the player a chance to show off their four-mallet technique. This is a great piece for a recital, especially as an encore!Program NotesI made Waltz for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
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