Five programmatic movements displaying the soloistic qualities of each instrument. Ideal chamber pieces for any recital.Program NotesFive programmatic movements displaying the soloistic qualities of each instrument: I. Soggetto Cavato Intro II. A la Bela,…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
Moments of beauty and drama abound in this slow, melodic work for keyboards. Be sure to add this to your next program.Program NotesOriginally written for solo marimba by David J. Long in his work Three Scenes, Andrew Dancy has adapted the first movement, Aria…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long, Andrew Dancy
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
Holiday
Birth of a King is primarily designed as a holiday season piece. Rather than being overtly festive, it relies on contemplative understatement.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
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
Exquisite arrangement of the popular piano solo by Scott Joplin. The instrumentation makes it sound like a carnival.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 10 Duration: 3:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joplin, David J. Long
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