Asante is Swahili for “thank you.” Written for the developing percussion ensemble, Asante will introduce young percussionists to syncopated melodic rhythms. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres, accompanied by a traditional African…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A nod to ‘Surf Music’ made popular throughout Hawaii and Southern California in the 1960’s, Cowabunga Rock provides developing performers the opportunity to play mallets and drums alike.Program NotesCowabunga Rock was commissioned in 2019 for the Hawaii Youth…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Downshift is a set of three progressive solos for concert snare - Nerfed, Buffed, & Epic. Each is written to be performed along with the same play-along track.DOWNLOAD ACCOMPANIMENT TRACKProgram NotesDownshift is a set of three progressive solos for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
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
from 'Cavelleria Rusticana'
Cavalleria Rusticana is a one-act opera from Pietro Mascagni. The Intermezzo represents the contrast between the very serene lifestyle of the people of a small village and the passionate, often turbulent romance between the main…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mascagni, Daniel Chisham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Dr. Brian A. West and the TCU Percussion Orchestra for the opening of the Van Cliburn Concert Hall in the beautiful new TCU Music Center, Momentum is a fanfare for non-pitched percussion ensemble in surround sound. The piece immerses the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
PixelPop is an energetic 4-mallet marimba solo that features a chiptune accompaniment track using the sounds of retro video game music. Press up, up, down, left, right to start with 99 lives.DOWNLOAD PRACTICE & PERFORMANCE TRACKS
Grade Level: Medium Easy…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quad Damage is a set of three progressive solos for tenor drums - Nerfed, Buffed, & Epic. Each is written to be performed along with the same play-along track.Program NotesQuad Damage is a set of three progressive solos for tenor drums. Each is written to…
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
Seeing the World was written to be an accessible, yet musically rich intermediate-level marimba quartet. Four players share two 4.3 octave marimbas, allowing the piece to be performed by those with limited instrumentation. The piece is constructed around a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications