Black Widow is a unique, colorful, and challenging work for solo snare drum accompanied by marimba quartet that is perfect for showcasing your technical and musical chops on your next performance.Program NotesBlack Widow is a chamber percussion ensemble for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bradley Baird
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Unique, clever and decidedly contemporary. This talented composer has created a fascinating work based on dances of the 1960's. Included in Dances from the Age of Aquarius are a mambo, twist, a slow dance and surf rock.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2005 Number…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Impulse Engine is based on simple, motoric, fanfare-like motives that are tossed about the ensemble. This high-energy piece is based on another of Bremer's compositions 'Throw Caution to the Wind' (for brass and percussion) which was commissioned for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Memories of… was commissioned by Chandler White in memory of his mother Kelly White. Filled with beautiful nostalgia, this lyrical vibraphone solo is perfect breath of fresh air on any performance.Program NotesMemories of… has a sad, but touching story to it…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mike Neumeyer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A play on the words "night and "morning," this unique piece invites the marimbist to sing while playing the instrument, emphasizing the mournful mood set forth toward the middle.Program NotesNight of Mourning was the first composition that I wrote for marimba…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mike Neumeyer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pieces of Eight is based on two sea shanties, Bold Manning and Andrew Barton, both of which are highly reminiscent of what we now recognize as Pirate Music. The piece is in the spirit of high seas adventures and Saturday matinee pirates.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A sweeping, harmonious vibraphone solo that captures the awesome brilliance of the landless sunrise as well as its beautiful subtleties.Program NotesSkies of a Landless Horizon is a piece that blossomed quickly, with the musical themes and ideas existing…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mike Neumeyer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tinker to Evers to Chance recalls the legendary double-play combination for the Chicago Cubs from 1902-1910. That elegant grace is the underlying motive of the piece.Program NotesTinker to Evers to Chance recalls the legendary double-play combination for the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Carolyn Bremer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications