Trumpet Feature
Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising Pillars, captures the building's physical structure made up of high ceilings and tall support columns.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jazz Sketches for cello and vibraphone features three movements of contrasting jazz moods. Livin’ In The City, a fast paced driving straight-eighth note feel is a musical description of urban life. Blues Lament is a slow somber dirge using jazz harmony and a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Oboe Feature
Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales. The work begins slowly and freely with ocean drums and oboe stating the main theme. The middle of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Occam's Razor is a principle of succinctness used in problem-solving, stating that when choosing between two or more methods, the simplest solution is usually the best. The application of the principle often shifts the burden of proof in a discussion; the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gene Fambrough
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece for rudimental snare drum and percussion quartet portrays the unbridled energy and limitless strength of the horse Shadowfax (from "Lord of the Rings.") The enterprising listener will find many representations drawn from this imagery - the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gene Fambrough
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title of the piece, Tap-Click represents the sound motive and rhythmic structure for the entire work. The piece is performed with the players placed around the audience, creating a “surround-sound” effect.Program NotesThe title of the piece, Tap-Click…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on an Emily Dickinson poem of the same name, "Where Thou Art - That - is Home" is a beautiful, lush chorale for solo marimba.Program NotesThe title of this work comes from the poem bearing that title by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), one of the towering…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gene Fambrough
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications