Chakalaka is an energetic solo for multi-percussion and electronic accompaniment that is heavily influenced by electronic music ranging from glitch-hop to drum 'n' bass and progressive trance The conglomeration of shimmering synths, driving bass lines, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With influences ranging from Carl Sagan to James Blake to Alejandro Viñao, Citadel of the Stars is a beautiful & colorful work for percussion orchestra that will leave you wanting more, long after the final notes.Program Notes"National boundaries are not…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
La Fractura is a highly syncopated percussion trio written for three keyboards and djembe with a small percussion setup. The title refers to the two contrasting characters of the piece - a dark, rhythmic setting split in two by radiant, ethereal lines.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In this 7-1/2 minute composition, Lefkowitz explores the myriad of sounds that can be produced on the marimba. It is intended to be played with six mallets - one super ball mallet in each hand along with the standard four yarn mallets - though no more than…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David Lefkowitz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In this 7-1/2 minute composition, Lefkowitz explores the myriad of sounds that can be produced on the marimba. Utilizing mallet selection and playing area to create the unique timbres expressed throughout the piece.Program NotesIn this 7-1/2 minute…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Lefkowitz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quartet for 2 Marimbas…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Featuring a variety of sound colors and a quasi-minimalist texture, Selva Luminosa is an intriguing work suitable for inclusion on a college or professional percussion recital.Program NotesSelva Luminosa - or “luminous jungle” - is my first work for mallet…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful special effects are created throughout this piece meant to emulate the sounds of Middle Eastern music. Exciting, high-energy piece.Program NotesCommissioned by the North Carolina chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Wonderful special effects are…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Changes is organized into three movements: …of time, …of mind, and …of place. The first movement features much unison playing and dialogue between the violin and vibraphone. The second movement explores many of the timbral possibilities of the violin…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In each of his Three Maqamat - Nawa Athar, Nakriz, and Saba Kurd - Meister uses unique techniques in both parts-such as tongue slaps, random key clicks, microtones, and so on to emulate sounds of instruments from other cultures.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1997…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications