Chakalaka is an energetic solo for multi-percussion and electronic accompaniment that is heavily influenced by electronic music ranging from glitch-hop to drum 'n' bass and progressive trance The conglomeration of shimmering synths, driving bass lines, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Francisco Perez
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
With influences ranging from Carl Sagan to James Blake to Alejandro Viñao, Citadel of the Stars is a beautiful & colorful work for percussion orchestra that will leave you wanting more, long after the final notes.Program Notes"National boundaries are not…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
La Fractura is a highly syncopated percussion trio written for three keyboards and djembe with a small percussion setup. The title refers to the two contrasting characters of the piece - a dark, rhythmic setting split in two by radiant, ethereal lines.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quartet for 2 Marimbas…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A high energy intro sets the tone for this hard-swinging arrangement of the Gershwin classic song. The trombone section is featured on the melody as the saxes provide accompaniment. Solo opportunities for trumpet and trombone follow. A brief trumpet section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Matt Morey, George Gershwin
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Featuring a variety of sound colors and a quasi-minimalist texture, Selva Luminosa is an intriguing work suitable for inclusion on a college or professional percussion recital.Program NotesSelva Luminosa - or “luminous jungle” - is my first work for mallet…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a trip to Guatemala, Volcán de Fuego ("volcano of fire") paints a musical picture of three massive volcanoes surrounding the rustic, colonial city of La Antigua. This explosive percussion quartet is irresistible for performers & audiences…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications