Featuring a balanced ensemble of pitched and un-pitched percussion, Earth Dance is an exciting ensemble work that is audience-(and dance) friendly and would make a great concert opener for a high school or college group.Program NotesEarth Dance is the end…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Schubert's famous Erlkönig (The Erlking) arranged for percussion ensemble and baritone voice (or euphonium) soloist. The colors of the percussion instruments enhance the persistent tension in Schubert's setting of Goethe's poem.Program NotesThe Erlking (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Primatic
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Indescribable captures the immense devastation caused by two major tornadoes in the Midwestern United States and the hope of a new beginning afterwards.Program NotesOne of the most visceral events I’ve experienced occurred on May 22, 2011 while storm chasing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ocean's Air is a programmatic piece written to resemble soaring over the ocean, or any body of water from a bird's perspective. It captures the ups and downs that come with it and what animals, boats, and more you would encounter along the way.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Elijah Steele
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stephen Primatic has masterfully scored Dukas’ most famous work, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, for large, modern percussion ensemble. Hold onto your hats (and brooms). It’s quite a ride!Program NotesPaul Dukas’ L'apprenti sorcier ("The Sorcerer's Apprentice") is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Primatic
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A three-movement ode to American radio, Wooden Triptych constantly "flips" through and combines a variety of musical genres in a way listeners are sure to enjoy! The work can be performed by a variety of instruments, offering groups several ways to perform it…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications