The Cage We Make is a not-so-subtle nod to the percussion quartets of John Cage, most notably his Constructions. The work is built around the rhythmic pattern of 2-3-5-7-11 with its various forms being manipulated through retrograde, canon, rotation of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Conceived as a duet for marimba and solo dancer, Isabel is dedicated to the composers wife, who is herself a lover of dance. While the piece may be performed without choreography, performers are encouraged to consider a similar dance collaboration when…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David Madeira
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The delightful Minus Nine uses the unique combination of a keyboard percussion quartet and a string quartet to musically represent the beautiful & exotic world revealed during low tide on Puget Sound.Program NotesMinus Nine refers to a very low tide that…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Madeira
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Each instrumentalist participates equally throughout this one-movement work in six sections. Music for Viola and Percussion is ideal for undergraduate, graduate or faculty recitals.Program NotesMusic for Viola and Percussion was written for two of Charles…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Charles Knox
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Interludes is a collection of pieces which are meant to explore the rhythmic and timbral possibilities found in standard percussion instruments. These challenging pieces are great for intermediate and advanced students to showcase their chamber music…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
This arrangement of Carol of the Bells looks back to the Ukrainian version for inspiration, realizing the folk theme for percussive timbres. It is scored for 4 marimbas plus crotales. A beautiful arrangement!Program NotesThis popular theme of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Madeira
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications