Exhilarating piece emulating Japanese taiko drumming. Begins with fairly simple syncopated rhythms, but becomes more and more complex as the piece progresses. Taiko drums may be substituted with toms.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 4…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Hideko Kawamoto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a challenging duet for two marimbists. It is a fast-paced, energetic work that features both players equally.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 5:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dimitris Papadimitriou
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a majestic opening, this piece is propelled forward by a pulsing, rhythmic soundscape.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2010 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Concert Band
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Piccolo…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tim Fisher
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Using the Greek modes with which he is so familiar, Papadimitriou has crafted a piece around the story of Oenanthe, a drummer and courtesan from the Saamos Island who was killed with her children by the Egyptians in 221 B.C. The result is a solo marimba work…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Dimitris Papadimitriou
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rain is a dark & lively marimba solo set primarily in 8/8 (3+3+2) with brief, dramatic rolled sections interspersed throughout. Catchy, toe-tapping melodies will have your audiences humming all the way home.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2006 Number of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Dimitris Papadimitriou
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Awkward and a little clumsy at first, you find your rhythm and the Ball hits full swing. You get lost in the music - spinning and twirling without a care in the world. All too soon, the party is over. With one last pirouette, you disappear into the night. Who…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Tim Fisher
Publisher:
Brolga Music