Fantastic opener or closer for a concert! Glassock's unmistakable contrapuntal writing and driving rhythmic excitement make this a challenge worth undertaking.Program NotesConsortium was written for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Curled Dimensions by Lynn Glassock is a mammoth eighteen-minute work for percussion ensemble that will challenge the best of players. Glassock's keen use of orchestration really brings out all the rhythmic and harmonic nuances inherent in the piece. Curled…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Commissioned by the TCU Percussion Orchestra for their perfomance at PASIC, this colorful, breath-taking work for large percussion ensemble takes the genre to a new level, exploring new sound combinations and timbres. Dave Hall demonstrates he is at the top…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Although the scoring is rather mallet instrument heavy, this is very much a rhythm-oriented piece. Dialogue between the drums and mallet instruments forces the listeners to constantly shift their attention from one to the other.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1996…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawing on inspiration from the diverse collection of musicians pianist Brad Mehldau, mandoloinist Chris Thile, drummer Mark Giuliana, Stefon Harris, Andy Akiho, the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, and Snarky Puppy, Dave Hall also captured an aural cross-section…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
12 Intermediate Pieces for 4 Timpani
Perfect Circles is a set of 12 pieces that move through the circle of fifths, with the aim of supplementing the current repertoire. The titles of the pieces are shapes and forms that are found in Sacred Geometry. None of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a trip to Honolulu Hawaii, Pyroclastic Steam depicts the violent process of the island's formation from molten lava to rock. The ensemble represents the different physical states of matter, moving from liquid to gas to solid. Virtuosic. Colorful.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Conceived as a companion piece to one of Dave Hall's other works, "Surfacing," Slide is dedicated to his three children, who are filled with such joy with the simplicity of going down a slide after the hard work of climbing the stairs to get there.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A majestic intro leads into a syncopated melody in the marimba, supported by the rest of the mallet instruments. Middle section of the piece features everyone on wooden instruments, then on membrane instruments. Perfect for a high school or college ensemble.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications