This set of short pieces begins in a contemporary (although tonal) harmonic language and gradually carries the listener “back in time” to a more romantic tonality. The five “photographs” hint at a possible story connecting the different images, but these…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christine Donkin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore, Saint-Saens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In nuclear physics, the term “critical mass” refers to the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Critical Mass for 12 player percussion ensemble portrays this idea as it gains, and at times loses its ability to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Magic awaits around every corner! Enchantment for percussion quintet is written for a developing percussion ensemble who is ready to explore a deeper level of musicality. With an effective musical story in advance of its simpler technical challenges, this…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imminent Launch is a fun and accessible piece for developing percussion ensemble. Its cinematic action paired with constant groove will hit all the right buttons for students and audience.Program NotesCommissioned by the Hawaii Youth Percussion Ensemble (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the composer's new-born daughter, More of Us is sweet, spunky, and a little off-balance, just like her! It is sure to be a great addition to a high-school or college recital.
Grade Level: 3 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
PixelPop is an energetic 4-mallet marimba solo that features a chiptune accompaniment track using the sounds of retro video game music. Press up, up, down, left, right to start with 99 lives.DOWNLOAD PRACTICE & PERFORMANCE TRACKS
Grade Level: Medium Easy…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
It ain't rocket science... or maybe it is! You may not have guessed, but astronautical engineers love fun music just as much as the rest of us. Watch out for flying pocket protectors and airborne glasses as any scientists in the audience are likely to find…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Seeing the World was written to be an accessible, yet musically rich intermediate-level marimba quartet. Four players share two 4.3 octave marimbas, allowing the piece to be performed by those with limited instrumentation. The piece is constructed around a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Get your funk on with Spicy Jam! This fun solo for intermediate 4-mallet marimba keeps you on your toes with syncopated rhythms and exciting melodies with a touch of blues.
Grade Level: Medium Easy Copyright: 2020 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications