The “referee” monitors the Battle Royale between two teams. This piece requires each team to work together to create a monstrous sound and battle out their rhythms. Which team wins? You decide!Program NotesThe “referee” monitors the Battle Royale between two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Heavily influenced by the Charles Bukowksi poem "We Must," Bright Light-Dark Shadows explores the ideas of light and dark through inventive textures and moods.Program NotesComposed in the spring of 2016, Bright Light-Dark Shadows is heavily influenced by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the Inside Out is written for body percussion and snare drums. The snare parts cover many of the basic rudiments and give the students a chance to solo.Program NotesFrom the Inside Out was written for the students at Gurrie Middle School in LaGrange,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed for the CAn-Duo percussion duo, Machina No. 1 is a challenging multiple percussion duo that combines traditional notation with sections of performer improvisation. This challenging work showcases lyricism, powerful grooves, performer creativity, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Post-Sunrise is a flowing, post-rock style quintet scored for Glockenspiel/Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone, two Marimbas, and Djembe/Ankle Bells. The work was composed during the summer of 2014 during a one-month, bed-ridden, recovery from surgery.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quintessential Quintets is a collection of three "drummy" pieces for 5 young percussionists. Using limited and/or flexible instrumentation, these works will help student grow as musicians while simultaneously impressing & exciting audiences!Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
One vibraphone & four players! If you are looking for a great mallet quartet for your students but have limited instruments, SyncoShift is the piece for you!Program NotesThe first movement of Syncoshift was written in 2011 for the Kepley Studio Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commonly known as incomprehensible, esoteric, technological jargon, Technobabble is a short, challenging, & energy fueled keyboard duet that explores sections of intense grooving dissonance contrasted with tonal relief. This work uses many color tones,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications