...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. It is a showy, rudimental-inspired solo with a simple 4-mallet marimba ostinato that adds an extra level of groove.Program Notes...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Breakout RGV is a unique and exciting piece for 10 players that fits lyrical melodies, ethereal soundscapes, and heavy asymmetric grooves all within 5 minutes. The music constantly builds to a climactic and virtuosic ending sure to have the audience bouncing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Daybreak depicts a morning of waking up slowly in the morning, rising from bed, and getting ready to commute down the busy interstate to work each day.Program NotesThe inspiration for this piece came from my morning drive each day as I traveled an hour to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Mety
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The second in a series of marimba quartets, the work is heavily influenced by EDM and video game music. Digital Dances 2 combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected harmonies, odd meters, and classical forms to emulate popular electronic music in a way…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Digital Dances No. 3 is the third in a series of marimba quartets based heavily on video game and electronic dance music. The constant driving pulse and changing meters keep the excitement to the very end. The work is scored for either quartet or quintet, for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This medium-tempo pop bossa chart is reminiscent of the music of the Pat Metheny Group. Despite the complex harmonies and challenging syncopated rhythms, this piece has been described as having a light, airy, and “chill” feel to it. The dynamic hook of the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This suite of five short, monothematic bagatelles was inspired by the composer's interest in video games and technology. The programmatic movements musically paint vivid images through the captivating marriage of the viola and marimba.Program NotesFive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing, New Age, and contemporary hymn.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing, New Age, and contemporary hymn.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing, New Age, and contemporary hymn.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications