The opening theme is presented as a lush four-part chorale with a beautiful climax toward the end. The following variations don’t stray harmonically very far from the theme, rather they require more from the performer, both rhythmically and technically. Every…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fanfare Bravo is scored for three metallic keyboard instruments and a membrane quartet. The middle section of the composition reaches a climax with the percussionists performing improvised solos. At the conclusion of each solo the players, if so moved, can…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Seventh Tries is a composition written for four-mallet marimba performance. The title is derived from the extensive use of major 7th chords.Program NotesFrock explores several different sticking permutations in the first section of the piece, set completely…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The ensemble is made up of two quartets and the drum set (who plays with both): the ÒShaker QuartetÓ and the ÒStriker Quartet.Ó. The piece features much call and response between the two groups and merges them in the end. Perfect for young percussionists…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
TetraCurrent is a grooving intermediate marimba quartet featuring syncopated accompanimental tone clusters and memorable melodies,Program NotesOriginally titled "First Four," the inspiration for TetraCurrent stems from an ad lib session during a break in a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chad Floyd
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally stemming from an ad lib session during a break in a recording session, TetraCurrent was first written for marimba quartet. Chad Floyd has expanded the piece into a grooving 9-player ensemble, including drum set.Program NotesThe inspiration for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chad Floyd
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications