Berserker is an aggressive and heavy work written for advanced solo marimba and accompanied by a supporting ensemble of 5 percussionists. While not directly programmatic, the atmosphere, title, and challenge to the soloist are reflective of Japanese artist…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Heavily influenced by the Charles Bukowksi poem "We Must," Bright Light-Dark Shadows explores the ideas of light and dark through inventive textures and moods.Program NotesComposed in the spring of 2016, Bright Light-Dark Shadows is heavily influenced by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This overture is full of dramatic force and harmonic intensity. It sparkles while maintaining a sharp musical focus. Soaring!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Concert Band…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title refers to the unstoppable Dreadnought model battleship that dominated naval combat in the early 20th century by the Royal Navy. While not directly programmatic, the work depicts various imagery of a Dreadnought ship moving through the Pacific Ocean…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drift is a virtuosic tour-de-force for 2-mallet unaccompanied marimba.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This light-hearted and syncopated piece has a lively ragtime feel to it. It's a good learning and performing piece that audiences will enjoy.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 1:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reminiscent of the old 'Star Trek' TV show theme, The Freedom March is the perfect alternative to the tried and true Sousa marches that you might be growing weary of.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for String Orchestra
A high spirited march for strings with modern elements.Program NotesDedicated to all the men and women who have fought for freedom.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based around the eponymous book of the occult, Grimoire is an advanced vibraphone solo which provides a unique and dark atmosphere to a recital or concert.Program NotesGrimoire is a work for solo vibraphone based around the book of the occult. Being a Wiccan…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Ensemble
This arrangement of one of Debussy's most well-known works utilizes nine percussionists to represent the cathedral’s mystical image. The chosen instrumentation expands upon the spectrum of colors which embodies the sounds of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Claude Debussy, Jacob Kight
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications