Crown of Thorns
Both contemplative and exhuberant, this popular work by David Maslanka once again demonstrates the composer's keen understanding of the boundless musical potential of the keyboard ensemble with his masterpiece Crown of Thorns. Described by the composer as a…
Style: Percussion
Composer: David Maslanka
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Evening Music
Soprano Feature This gorgeous setting of Rainer Maria Rilke's poem "Abend" captures the dark and mystical undertones of the text. Ogren's masterful scoring in Evening Music allows the soloist to soar above the ensemble so that every poignant word is heard.…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Jayce Ogren
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Rudra
With a title coming from the Vedic god Rudra, the god of the roaring storm and a fierce entity of destruction, the entire quartet is based on the idea of compression, acceleration, and intensifaction. There are even some elements of rock music, which is sure…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Symphonies of Gaia
The title Symphonies of Gaia uses language of the ancient Greeks. Symphonies refers not to an established genre or form, but simply means "a sounding together." Gaia is the Titan goddess of the earth in Greek mythology, and has since become a universal symbol…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Jayce Ogren
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Three Marimba Etudes
These three expressive etudes for 4-mallet low-A marimba - Turnings, Changes, & Pivots - explore common (and uncommon) sticking permutations and stroke types in fresh harmonic setting that encourage a highly musical approach to the instrument. Grade Level…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
To See
Filled with musical and technical challenges, To See is a robust intermediate solo for low-A Marimba that is sure to help performers grow. Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works Listen to…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Xati
Inspired by South Indian Carnatic music and the percussion works of Xenakis, Xati is an exciting yet sophisticated tambourine quintet, filled with polyrhythms and primitivism.Program NotesIn the spring of 2007 I spent two months listening to South Indian…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications