Use this unique book to enhance the type of musical intelligence expected from today’s percussionist.ACCESS DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTSProgram NotesThe Book of Percussion Audition Music for the 21st Century is designed for multiple purposes. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The only true method for teaching percussion based on the Common Elements Approach. Absolutely essential information for all teachers. A new day of teaching percussion has just begun. Perfect for your college percussion methods class. Already adopted by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Catacombs are defined as a human made system of underground tombs that was originally referred to the tombs of the Appian Way in Rome. The journey ventures into the deep catacombs in search of knowledge and treasure.Program NotesCatacombs are defined as a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for a large percussion ensemble, Dimensions of a Dream travels through several moods one might experience during trying times, including sections titled Solemn, Chaos, Mourning and Acceptance.Program NotesDimensions of a Dream was commissioned for the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Mental Manacles of the Rhythmically Divine is a play on the rhythmically difficult devices that run the course of this 5-minute work from its unsettling beginning to its maniacal ending.Program NotesThe Mental Manacles of the Rhythmically Divine was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally titled, Prelude and Nocturne for the left hand, Op. 9 no. 1&2, this piece is composed of two movements and is originally written in 1894 for piano and strictly for the left hand. The musical style of the piece conveys late romanticism and is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jesus Martinez, Scriabin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece is jazz related in its occasional use of extended harmonies, melodic writing and stylistic approach. The frequent meter changes and rhythmic intensity coupled with the constant passing off of melodic lines drive the piece forward while always…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Noah Keesecker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
A lighthearted xylophone solo with mallet ensemble that will showcase the xylophonist and keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 3 + Solo Xylophone Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
Steppin' 'Round is a lighthearted solo with band that will showcase the xylophonist and keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1998 Number of Players: Standard + 1 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A lighthearted xylophone solo that will showcase keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications