Inspired by the Balinese and Javanese gamelan music of Indonesia, Archipelagos features unique textures, timbres, and instruments like flower pots and tuned aluminum pipes.Program NotesArchipelagos is a short interlude scored for seven percussionists. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the William Blake poem "Morning," ...ascends the sky is a beautiful intermediate work for solo 5-octave marimba, filled with sixteenth notes flowing up and down the full range of the instrument.Program Notes...ascends the sky was inspired by the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Dave Hall
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a short rolled mallet section, this piece quickly moves into a fast and rhythmic romp for the entire ensemble. Memorable melodies are masterfully accompanied by an underlying pulse in the battery.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief, driving introduction, the mood changes to one of mystery and dramatic freedom. The ensuing section represents the dance-like nature of the piece with driving rhythms and accents throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sections alternate between 4/4 and 6/8 in this lively solo by Steve Riley. Very tonal set-up of F-C-D-F.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Faded Snapshot is a rather melancholy duet for marimba and vibraphone that looks back on a pair of freinds' college years with fondness, and the memories might be like how one feels when an old, faded photograph is found. The yellow appearance, the creases in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Goodbye and Go Begin is a work for a large percussion ensemble that can be played by as few as 8 players or as many players as the conductor may choose.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 8 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Octet Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The Headache Miniatures is a collection of five percussion sextets, each written by a different Texas composer.Program NotesWritten for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Ward, Petrinowitsch, Dave Hall, Christopher Tucker, Dooley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The mbira is the classic instrument of Zimbabwe, with an entire musical genre developed around it. This work is work is based off of the traditional character of the instrument.Program NotesThe mbira is the classic instrument of Zimbabwe, with an entire…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Hahn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An entertaining and challenging solo for the serious percussionist. Melodious themes and driving rhythms punctuate this work and make it a treat for performer and audience.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 8:40 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications