Artistic Studies for Snare Drum was composed as a supplement for most intermediate to advanced methods. These studies utilize traditional and non-traditional styles, techniques, and meters to be encountered by the concert snare drum player. The studies are…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “spacious” and eerie feel. Players experiment with alternate uses of their implementations to create a wide…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of youth and excitement. Young players are also introduced to ornamentation within the melodic voices…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
36 Sequential Etudes for the Beginning to Intermediate Percussinist
Progressive Studies for Snare Drum was composed as a supplement for most beginning to intermediate methods. These studies focus on dynamics, techniques, and expression in a wide variety of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Red Koi was written using the “Minyō” scale found in Japanese music, such as Gagaku and Shomyo. The snare drum/tom part was written to emulate basic Taiko-style drumming. Red Koi represents a great opportunity to introduce new percussionists to this style.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 5 Timpani…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Statement for Timpani & Wind Ensemble features both the melodic and rhythmic characteristics of timpani with a recurring theme woven throughout the work. The piece is approachable by both high school and college students.Program NotesStatement for Timpani…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Style Studies for Timpani focuses on the techniques and musical ideas needed to perform both solo and ensemble literature. Some of the etudes are orchestrally based, while others explore more contemporary solo and ensemble styles. They can be used effectively…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tempest Black depicts a typical Spring thunderstorm, as we are likely to see in Kansas. The piece offers contrasts in tempos, moods, and extensive rhythmic interplay between the 7 players.Program NotesTempest Black was composed for Shawnee Mission South High…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications