Known as The Harmonious Blacksmith, Air Mit Variationen includes the original music by Handel and new variations by Nishimura.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 3:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Handel, Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adapted from a marimba solo, Can They Dream? is a thoughtful, colorful chorale that celebrates the aspirations and goals people make and achieve for themselves.Program NotesCan They Dream? was originally the second movement in my piece Three Questions for…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This neo-baroque masterpiece by the composer of Diabolic Variations is a devilishly difficult tour de force for mallets that will challenge all twelve players.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 12 Duration: 7:25 Publisher: OU Percussion Press…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Raymond Helble
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
String Trio Feature
The Baroque Concerto Grosso is an ideal vehicle for strings. In this arrangement, 2 solo violins and cellos play at the medium advanced level and share a musical dialogue, while the orchestra remains at the medium easy to medium level. The…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Harold Popp, Handel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for nine keyboard percussion plus timpani, Helble's fine work builds upon his keen understanding and experience in writing sophisticated marimba compositions. A beautifully tonal piece, Diabolic Variations requires outstanding technique and a great…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Raymond Helble
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
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
(with apologies to Handel)
Complete with record scratching, guttural bass lines, and undeniable hip hop swagger, Kiefer’s arrangement of Handel’s most famous masterwork comes to life in a fresh and exciting way. It is playable with or without the…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Handel, Ed Kiefer
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
Download Electronic Accompaniment FilesMarimba Re(mix) is a set of five intermediate four-mallet marimba solos, each made to strengthen various performance techniques in a variety of musical styles. Optional electronic accompaniments further enhance the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the legendary figure from Greek mythology, Persephone takes listeners through a variety of musical emotions and textures to tell the tragic tale of the queen of the underworld.Program NotesPersephone was written for my good friend and colleague…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications