Slow introduction moves into a faster groove section. This melody-driven piece works as a wonderful introduction to complex meters. The majority of the piece is in 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4, but 5/8 bars are interspersed through the final sections of the piece.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Truman Capote's short story Music for Chameleons provided the inspiration for this work. Welcher's music sets the stage for Capote's story with its use of cricket calls, bamboo wind chimes, and spring coil. Bits of Mozart piano sonatas are quoted throughout…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dan Welcher
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Holiday
This Christmas Medley arranged by Tom Morgan features 3 favorite Christmas classics: O Tannenbaum, Deck the Halls, and Go, Tell It On the Mountain. Morgan's fun arrangement is perfect for your group's winter concert and one that will be enjoyed by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Floating was written to be performed at the Mass Percussion Extravaganza for the 8th Annual Northeast Kansas Total Percussion Camp at Washburn University.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 14 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Vibraphone Feature
Feature a student soloist or bring in a pro for this rockin' fun vibraphone feature for percussion ensemble. The vibe part includes a written-out solo, but the performer is encouraged to follow the basic 12-bar blues chord progression…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the name implies, Housetop Variations is based on the Christmas standard, Up On The Housetop. Beginning with a soft, music-box effect, the melody goes through several variations, concluding with a march version that moves to an exciting climax. Playable by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
From the author of Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook Tom Morgan, comes this jazzy version of Jingle Bells entitled Jingle Jazz. A great piece to feature your percussion ensemble on a holiday concert!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 10-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Good Christian Men, Rejoice • How Great Our Joy
The Joy Medley combines two Christmas favorites - Good Christian Men, Rejoice and How Great Our Joy - into one celebratory work that is perfect for your next holiday concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on excerpts from four psalms, Diemer's Psalms for Percussion & Organ use the rhythmic excitement of the percussion instruments to contrast the majestic sustaining qualities of the organ.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 3 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
River of Life reflects the flow of the piece that is like our life journey with all its twists, turns, changes and challenges. It is a celebration of the joy of living.Program NotesRiver of Life was commissioned by a consortium of five different college…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications