These work are ideal for a percussion quartet that wants to perform high quality works without having to move the whole room full of percussion instruments. The entire collection can be performed with one 5-octave marimba, vibraphone, and bells.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Aukofer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rook to Bishop is written to showcase the musicianship of the beginning orchestra. Using only quarter notes/rests, half notes/rests, and the pitches D, E, F-sharp, G, A, and B, the piece allows each section an opportunity to play the melody. This delightful…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A postcard painting by Ivan Generalcic inspired a poem by Krzywicki, which then inspired this colorful, descriptive, and challenging duet for marimba and piano. Both players are on equal footing throughout, each having their own moments in the spotlight.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jan Krzywicki
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Piece with a Side of Rosin uses only the pitches D, E, F s, G, A, and B to create a memorable exposure to 3/4 time for beginning orchestra. All sections are featured on the melody in this short, fun composition that will contrast with most other pieces…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Part of The EDGE Series, Time Worn is a Latin-based ensemble that has many interesting feels and textures. Players play on the same xylophone at one time through the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 3:15 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Aukofer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications