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
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
In anthropology, liminality is a feeling of confusion or ambiguity that occurs during a transitional time in one's life, or a rite of passage. Written to commemorate the retirement of an admired music educator, this namesake piece embodies that emotional…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking imagery of the boreal landscapes of Alaska and Canada, The North Zephyr draws from the ECM roots of Pat Metheny to create a floating, contemporary straight-eighth feel. An alluring melody and tasteful horn voicings will charm players and audiences…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
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
Written in a light Latin-pop style, South Shore encapsulates the carefree nature of summer leisure, bringing afternoon regattas and picturesque bike rides to mind. Soprano saxophone and flugelhorn are featured on the catchy theme at the top of the chart, and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Joey Stempien
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tantango Dongo was inspired by West African music, with flowing transitions in a minimalistic style and traditional African instrumentation. Wide, desert, sun, drums, and dance: just TANTANGO DONGO.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 4 Duration…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Turtle Waltz is an easy piece for a student ensemble. In the first part the piece is played with hands in the second part with sticks. This piece is fun for the players and audience and is characterized by many modes of attack and visual effects.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
UBIK 440 is inspired by the Japanese Taiko drumming tradition. This drum tradition dates back to 300 BC. UBIK 440 is representative of this tradition, which is dominated by huge energy, a powerful sound and speed.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications