(My Favorite Purple) Prickly Pear is a battery septet that features diverse styles of drumming are included, from traditional rudimental, drum-set, and contemporary hybrid, to Afro-Cuban hand drumming. Additionally, some modern minimalist-cascara rhythms, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Andy Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Asante is Swahili for “thank you.” Written for the developing percussion ensemble, Asante will introduce young percussionists to syncopated melodic rhythms. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres, accompanied by a traditional African…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the exception of a brief rolled interlude in the middle of the piece, The Chase is a perpetually moving tour-de-force. Many different sticking combinations are required throughout, providing wonderful challenges to the performer.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel Cathey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Circus Bee is a circus march composed by Henry Fillmore in February 1908. The march is named after an imaginary circus newspaper and reflects Fillmore's personal enthusiasm for the excitement and sounds of the Big Top. Traditionally scored as a technical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Fillmore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A nod to ‘Surf Music’ made popular throughout Hawaii and Southern California in the 1960’s, Cowabunga Rock provides developing performers the opportunity to play mallets and drums alike.Program NotesCowabunga Rock was commissioned in 2019 for the Hawaii Youth…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joseph Hellmesberger was a late romantic composer best known for his works for chamber groups and operetta. Danse Diabolique, scored for percussion ensemble, is a high-energy dance piece with a dash of devilish flavor.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Hellmesberger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dénia is written for percussion ensemble in the style of a Spanish Flamenco. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres; accompanies by a Flamenco rhythm section that includes traditional Palmas-style hand-clapping.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Quintet
Echoes of Kohala aims to recreate the rich tones of Hawaiian Pahu drums using common instruments found in most music programs.Program NotesKohala is the oldest of five volcanoes that make up the island of Hawaii. Kohala is estimated to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief rhapsodic introduction, Forgotten Days of Fall settles into a lovely, nostalgic statement of the primary theme accompanied by a energetic triplet feel.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel Cathey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A beautiful arrangement of Paganini's "The Little Bell" for two marimbas. A wonderful challenge for the modern marimbist to capture the essence of the original etude.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Liszt, Daniel Cathey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications