The ten solos in this book correspond to the even-numbered solos in A Sequential Approach to Rudimental Snare Drum, and are ideal for music festivals and recitals. This makes it possible for students to perform solos during any point in their study of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Slow introduction moves into a faster groove section. This melody-driven piece works as a wonderful introduction to complex meters. The majority of the piece is in 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4, but 5/8 bars are interspersed through the final sections of the piece.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Compound Fracture - an exploration of common rhythms found in compound meters. Hoe Down for Snare Drum - as the name implies, this solo is in the style of an old-fashioned foot-stompin' hoe down fiddle tune. It should be performed with that kind of energy and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A mysterious opening with independent solo parts throughout the first movement builds to a glorious climax with all of the mallet instruments. The second movement has all players on drums and drives all the way to the end. Perfect for a high school or college…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The modal melodies & harmonies conjure up images of medieval times, complete with castles, kings, knights & jousting. Take a journey to a simpler time with your students today!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
grace•ful was written specifically for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. Once you begin to rehearse grace•ful, you'll come to find that the character of the music is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chris Carmean
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using traditional instruments available in most high school band rooms, David Long created a wonderfully effective piece for small percussion ensemble. Brief slow and free introduction, followed by a fast rhythmic section in 3 leading to an impressive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting piece for developing ensemble. A simple theme is repeated throughout the work in various forms and offset by driving percussion parts that lend power to the theme.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for drum cases, voices, and recorded media
How many times in a day do you say a phrase with the word “case” in it? Phrases such as “in any case,” “in that case,” or the most used contingency thought, “just in case,” are spoken more often than you might…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chris Carmean
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
20 Original 2-Mallet Pieces for the Developing Percussionist
This book of twenty etudes is designed for a comprehensive keyboard percussion pedagogy program. Each etude is written on a grand staff and can be performed on a 4.3-octave marimba.Play-Along…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications