Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “spacious” and eerie feel. Players experiment with alternate uses of their implementations to create a wide…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of youth and excitement. Young players are also introduced to ornamentation within the melodic voices…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lapse of Time seemed like the perfect title because the piece is constantly switching the beat and the feel, making it difficult for the performer to keep track of time, and impossible for the listener to know where the beat lies. This was accomplished…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel Gonko
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imagine strolling down a busy downtown boulevard in the middle of the 20th century. Streetlights shining. Car horns honking. This is exactly the feel of Katie’s new work Play that Swing.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Red Koi was written using the “Minyō” scale found in Japanese music, such as Gagaku and Shomyo. The snare drum/tom part was written to emulate basic Taiko-style drumming. Red Koi represents a great opportunity to introduce new percussionists to this style.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for low-A marimba & optional electronic track, Relinquished is a musical interpretation of the popular story of Jonah. In the story Jonah flees from what he has been told to do and finds himself on a ship in the midst of a storm of unprecedented…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reinforce simple sixteenth note rhythms with this infectious Latin style piece from Katie O’Hara LaBrie. The title of course is a play on the Kodály counting system for sixteenth notes and Katie has included teaching materials to help your student, but more…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Imagine being in the midst of a blizzard. Snow swirling and blowing everywhere! Then suddenly, out of nowhere… BOOM! It’s Thundersnow! This new work for string orchestra is sure to excite and impress both students and audiences alike!
Grade Level: 2.5…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing