Body Lotion is a funny, groovy body percussion piece in a “New Jack Swing Feel”, ending with fast “drum and bass” grooves and breaks. It works great as an encore and is characterized by a wide dynamic range and many different sounds.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Classic Suite consists of three contrasting movements arranged fast-slow-fast (Song, Hymn, and Fantasy). Each of the three movements can stand alone or can be played all together as a suite. Accessible to any audience, the piece employs special techniques,…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cold Groove is a percussion sextet that does nothing but...well...GROOVE! Each player has a snare drum plus at least one auxiliary instrument to give some textural variety. Filled with tons of visuals, Cold Groove is not only a treat for the ears, but for the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Fellinger's "junky" piece "Don't Talk Trash," oil barrels, buckets, various household bowls, iron pipes tuned, car brake drums, aluminum tubes, and four thunder sheets are all used. You and your students will not only have a blast tracking these "…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for MarimbaProgram NotesI. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for Marimba
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
Instrumentation
Marimba (5-octave)
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two short and sweet pieces from a staple in our catalog, Ginger Zyskowski. Flowing eighth notes and sustained melodies. Dampening is left up to the performer.Program NotesTwo short and sweet pieces from a staple in our catalog, Ginger Zyskowski. Flowing…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two short pieces for marimba. Memory’s Glimpse represents some of Zyskowski’s best 4-part chorale writing, with swells and interesting harmonies throughout. Z’rondo is a blazing fast “hoe-down” with an ostinato in the left hand and an off-beat melody in the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This acts as a wonderful etude for close interval independent rolls. The left hand plays a syncopated bass line while the right hand plays a sustained lyrical melody at the interval of a third.Program NotesThis acts as a wonderful etude for close interval…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This endearing pair of pieces for solo vibraphone embody both melancholy and hope in their brief 4:00 iteration. Either one or both pieces would make valuable additions to a student recital.Program NotesThis endearing pair of pieces for solo vibraphone embody…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Four identical set-ups make this a fun piece to watch and listen to. Fellinger explores every possible sound one can create through the use of a snare drum, bass drum, and a pair of drum sticks. Each player is required to perform over 20 different techniques…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications