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Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2021 Duration: 8:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion Listen to Recordings Instrumentation Marimba [5-octave]
Style: Percussion
Composer: Andrew Patzig
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by The Green Vibes Project, A Castle in the Air is a challenging and colorful work for solo vibraphone. The title is an idiom referring to a daydream, a near impossibility, or scheme. As the piece progresses, it travels through several…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Andrew Patzig
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Deus ex Machina mixes acoustic percussion with audio accompaniment. Not only does the electronic track expand the orchestrational world of the ensemble, but it also provides other benefits, such as a fixed and consistent pulse, and an ability to transition…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Daniel Montoya Jr
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Inspired by noise pop, techno/trance, and dubstep, Rumble Strips mixes acoustic percussion with audio accompaniment. Not just a 'pop' piece, Rumble Strips is a challenging, yet fun work for the performers and audience members alike. Turn on your black lights…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Daniel Montoya Jr
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Syzygy, meaning the alignment of celestial bodies, is reflected in this work for mallet ensemble. The piece uses multiple rhythmic and melodic themes to create a juxtaposition between feelings of tension and calmness.Program NotesSyzygy, meaning the alignment…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Matthew Curley
Publisher: C. Alan Publications