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
from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore, Saint-Saens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In nuclear physics, the term “critical mass” refers to the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Critical Mass for 12 player percussion ensemble portrays this idea as it gains, and at times loses its ability to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
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
Imminent Launch is a fun and accessible piece for developing percussion ensemble. Its cinematic action paired with constant groove will hit all the right buttons for students and audience.Program NotesCommissioned by the Hawaii Youth Percussion Ensemble (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
It ain't rocket science... or maybe it is! You may not have guessed, but astronautical engineers love fun music just as much as the rest of us. Watch out for flying pocket protectors and airborne glasses as any scientists in the audience are likely to find…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spring Street Strut is a love-letter to the sounds of New Orleans streets. Sitting somewhere between traditional jazz, dixieland, and ragtime, the piece attempts to bring these classic sounds to a concert percussion ensemble setting. Chord symbols are given…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stage Select is a poppy romp through the menu of a video game! A woodblock cue represents ‘clicking' between Title Screen, City Stage, Beach Stage, and Boss Stage. The movements take the audience on a whirlwind tour through a variety of pop styles - funk,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stealing the Sandblade aims to channel the energy of action/spy films into an intermediate percussion ensemble setting. The piece takes the listener through the story arc: the explosive opening scene, planning the mission, setting off across the desert, the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for keyboard percussion and electronics, Vector is a fun, challenging work suitable for a front ensemble warm-up or as part of a percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesVector is written for keyboard percussion and electronics. The keyboard…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications