The enigmatic Arepo asks each performer to demonstrate well-rounded musicianship by playing several instruments, rotating between drums and keyboards. Inspired by the film Tenet, this octet travels forward then backwards through time.Program NotesArepo was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tyler Nechamkin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The explorative Artemis illustrates scenes from nature using a familiar percussion palate with unique harmonies and organic grooves. Six keyboard performers and three percussionists portray a variety of moods and atmospheres woven together with grounded…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tyler Nechamkin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright and lively composition with all the elements that will make a successful performance, Central Woodlands features interesting writing for all sections and a melodic middle for stylistic contrast.Program NotesA bright and lively composition with all…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Play Joplin's famous ragtime piano solo on the marimba! Lowry has done a remarkable job adapting the piece, allowing the music to sing on the rosewood bars.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Lowry, Joplin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title implies, the piece opens in a grand, expansive manner and builds into the rapid and raucous body of the work. Written to showcase the virtuosity of the woodwind section and the warmth of the brass section, Grand and Rapid gives all the ensemble…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lowry's lovely setting of Greensleeves for solo marimba features a gently undulating sixteenth note accompaniment in the left hand while the right hand plays the famous melody.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Lowry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Combining the energy and drive of west African agbadzah drumming with the melodic capabilities of the marimba into a tour-de-force for the solo marimbist, Marimbadzah is an explosive, driving piece that works equally well as a program opener or closer.Program…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Lowry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the hymn tune "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," Valleywood Overture begins with a soft introspective portion full of lush harmonies. The second section is faster with a tuneful melody that bounces along leading back into the hymn tune that builds to a…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications