Beautiful melodies. Unique changes in texture and scoring. Sweeping climaxes. Some of David Long's best work to date. You need to play this one!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 11 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Practus Interruptus is a unique theatrical showpiece for alto saxophone and one percussionist. The scenario is a run-through rehearsal in which the saxophonist keeps messing up. When the percussionist finally gets fed up, he starts playing a swing pattern on…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A modern work for marimba, utilizing the Medieval technique of Soggetto Cavato, wherein vowels are matched with pitch labels from the Guidonian naturale hexachord.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Piano Feature
Evoking the sounds of the spirits, this piece utilizes many unconventional sounds to achieve the desired effects. (i.e. box filled with broken glass, heavy chain) A beautifully haunting piano solo emphasizes the spectral nature of the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Part of the EDGE Series, A Swingin' Bossa cleverly alternates between a straight 8th Bossa Nova feel and a swing feel and provides improvisation opportunities for the keyboard percussion players and well as the drum set player.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2007…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This three-movement composition is a first-rate masterpiece. Led by the ensemble of mallet instruments, the first and second movements feature gorgeous contrapuntal lines while the third movement sets up a syncopated groove in 3. You will not be disappointed…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prelude is rather free in nature with a slightly improvisatory feel. The Interlude, shows off the expressive qualities of the instruments through a lush chorale-like movement, followed by a fast and energetic final movement, Postlude.Program NotesPrelude (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The first movement, Aria, is one of the most challenging rolled pieces you will encounter, musically and technically. The second movement, Interlude, is transition material from the first movement to the third with figures that fly up and down the instrument…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Soft but majestic opening with the metallic sounds of chimes and vibraphone. This leads into the ensuing Allegro with much dialogue between mallet and percussion instruments. Great for a high school or college ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full compliment of keyboard instruments,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
James Faulconer, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press