1-21 is a quartet for mallet instruments and toms inspired by music, chanting, and energy of the Women’s March. Each member of the ensemble has the opportunity to play both a mallet instrument and toms. The piece contains rhythms inspired by sambas and chants…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
and we meet again… caters to students with a variety of experience levels. A groovy bass line begins the piece as beautiful yet mysterious melodic lines layer over the top. B major peaks through in the middle, bringing a brighter energy to the second half of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bring your groove, expression, and energy for this exciting piece. From the huge opening statement followed by a couple of quirky sections, a gentle rolling melody, and a rockin’ ending, this piece is a sure crowd pleaser.Program NotesBon Voyage was written…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful setting of text from the Mass of the Requiem combines mezzo soprano voice with marimba. With each verse, the music increases in intensity, both rhythmically and dynamically. Although the marimba plays primarily an accompanimental role, there…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dynamic Duos for Mallets is a collection for keyboard instruments (bells, xylophone, vibraphone, marimba) that is accessible for young percussionists while being musically interesting for both players and audiences. Through the use of multiple key signatures…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Marimba…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Jeannine Maddox
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Inspired by some of the marimba compositions of Keiko Abe, In the Sea features driving rhythms and floating melodies creating a beautiful wash of sound. There is room for improvisation in the middle of the piece. This piece is also available…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeannine Maddox
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by some of the marimba compositions of Keiko Abe, In the Sea features driving rhythms and floating melodies creating a beautiful wash of sound. There is room for improvisation in the middle of the piece. This piece is also available for rental with…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeannine Maddox
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A gorgeous, unique percussion ensemble with beautiful colors throughout. Read the program notes and use them as the bases of rehearsing this very emotional composition.Program NotesPompeii, the ancient city of Campania, Italy, lies 14 miles southeast of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Matafnik begins with layering a variety of sounds, creating interesting composite rhythms and visual patterns. The paradiddle, a common percussion rudiment, is used as the basis for the second section of the piece. The performers then transition to the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications