Written in three sections in G major, Barrington is an exuberant piece in an Americana style. There are moments for each section of the orchestra to shine, two solo features, and sections of the composition for the full orchestra to come together for…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Alan Lee Silva
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Cold Pressed is set up as a modified drum set with timbral notation, meaning each instrument is assigned a pitch and arranged like a keyboard. If you read keyboard music well, learning the notation will be a piece of cake. Syncopation, contrasting timbres and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Dave Hollinden
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A loving portrait of life growing up in the pastoral foothills of Northern California, Colors of Home conveys a warm Americana feeling, featuring beautifully nuanced melodic themes and carefully crafted harmonies.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2019 Publisher:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Alan Lee Silva
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Etude No. 4 was conceived to develop dexterity, strength, and endurance in double lateral, four-mallet sticking technique. The sequential sticking pattern 123234 is a pattern I use in a variety of applications in everyday practice. Dedicated to Leigh Howard…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Etude No. 5 is an exercise that develops independence between the hands. It centers around rolling in one hand while playing rubato in the other. The etude also works much like a multiple percussion piece in that the performer is required to make mallet…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Etude No. 6 develops both rhythmic and dynamic independence between hands as well as one-handed rolls, double lateral and double vertical strokes. This is also a good exercise for developing consistency in octave passage work. A good sense of pulse is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
First Light has all the traits you have come to love from Alan Silva - Flowing, cinematic melodies and lush harmonies…and only in three parts! How does he do it!?
Grade Level: 1.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing Series: Harmony String…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Alan Lee Silva
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Of Wind and Water is based on a verse from the Bhagavad Gita, “which suggests that the movement of our senses among the sense objects is similar to the wind carrying a ship across the waters.” The piece is very free in nature, but picks up momentum driving…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Dave Hollinden
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This new work for string orchestra is exciting and lush! Alan Lee Silva makes an orchestra sound good, and Peripheral Visions is no exception. Soaring melodic lines and ample opportunity to work on light articulation abound in this wonderful new addition to…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Alan Lee Silva
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Primrose Hill is a little slice of home. Beautiful, soaring melodies and lush, full-bodied harmony makes the orchestra sound huge. Brilliant scoring, solo sections, and all other manner of technique make this not only a musical experience, but a great…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Alan Lee Silva
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing