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
Get your groove on with this fun piece from William Kempster. Works great as a novelty tune on a percussion ensemble concert!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 8 + Electric Bass Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
William Kempster
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using harmonies from the jazz idiom, Wiliam Kempster has created a work for percussion ensemble that is both inviting for the audience and engaging for the performers.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 7 + Electric Bass Duration: 5:00…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
William Kempster
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
Composed for the CAn-Duo percussion duo, Machina No. 1 is a challenging multiple percussion duo that combines traditional notation with sections of performer improvisation. This challenging work showcases lyricism, powerful grooves, performer creativity, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications