In a display of percussion virtuosity, Axiom goes through many style, meter and texture changes. The piece borrows its shifting and changing time signatures from odd-meter progressive rock - even fully giving in to a common time backbeat.Program NotesAxiom…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Eric Thomas Rath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This work for marimba and piano begins with a high energy duet that puts the players on equal footing. Only two mallets are needed. The second movement is a moving chorale like feature for four mallets while the third movement returns to the fast paced two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Richard Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tango! was premiered at the International Double Reed Society Convention in 2015. After spending time poring over the music of Astor Piazzolla, Rath composed decided that a tango would provide a lighter contrast to the repertoire.Program NotesTango! was…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Eric Thomas Rath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prather’s superstition for the number thirteen found its way into a percussion sextet that is groovy, lyrical, and allows the freedom for players to express themselves through improvisation! The backbone of this 7-part Rondo is a reprise that consists of an…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chris Prather
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications