Inspired by the image of a wild-looking cockatoo rising, phoenix-like, from the bell of a saxophone, this 3-movement work for alto sax and marimba perfectly captures the diverse personalities of such a creature.Program NotesBirdsong was commissioned by my…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
This feature for marimba soloist(s) and Latin percussion ensemble gives several players the opportunity to shine - from offering the solo part to as many players as you like to opening the Latin percussion parts up to improvised solos.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeffrey Nearpass
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
A set of five pieces intended to address the need for mallet pieces for solo and ensemble contests. Each of the five pieces (Stride, Strut, Stumble, Stroll, and Scamper) are about 2-1/2 minutes long and may be played as individual solos or as a suite.
Grade…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications