for Percussion Quintet
Echoes of Kohala aims to recreate the rich tones of Hawaiian Pahu drums using common instruments found in most music programs.Program NotesKohala is the oldest of five volcanoes that make up the island of Hawaii. Kohala is estimated to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Group Dynamics is a high energy melodic rock chart that features the guitarist in your band in a nod to the famous Pat Metheny Group. Hittin' hard from the outset, this chart also provides great opportunities to show off a strong drummer as well, both with…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ric Flauding
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Take your percussionists on an adventure to the mysterious and uncharted reaches of the galaxy. Outer Limits challenges the young percussionists to create and display a spectrum of unique and otherworldly timbres. The audio track vividly portrays the vast and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This funky horn-driven chart weaves in and out of the boundaries with winding chromatic lines and high energy accompaniment. Solo space for tenor sax, trombone, and guitar, and the drums get several smaller opportunities, too. Trumpet range is written to high…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker, Ric Flauding
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Composed for 13 players, Stonescapes gathers its musical themes from nature, specifically from landscapes created by formations of rocks. Great musical demands are placed on the performers, particularly within the three multi-percussion parts to create a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Transmigration is meant to exemplify the reflective nature of music, and its ability to (at least temporarily) transform us into rational beings. The melody is consistently divided amongst the four players. These layered entrances overlap, creating dense…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Phil Richardson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications