The opening theme is presented as a lush four-part chorale with a beautiful climax toward the end. The following variations don’t stray harmonically very far from the theme, rather they require more from the performer, both rhythmically and technically. Every…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
Infused with color and texture, Stephen Anderson's Concerto for Percussion & Wind Ensemble meshes the band and soloist with skill. Utilizing marimba and vibraphone in the first and second movement, the solo part is expressive and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Stephen Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Infused with color and texture, this concerto for Percussion meshes the band and soloist with skill. Utilizing marimba and vibraphone in the first and second movement, the solo part is expressive and fresh. The new third movement, scored for multiple…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fanfare Bravo is scored for three metallic keyboard instruments and a membrane quartet. The middle section of the composition reaches a climax with the percussionists performing improvised solos. At the conclusion of each solo the players, if so moved, can…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Dr. Andrew Eldridge, Mantra is an advanced solo for snare drum, small tom, and triggered midi samples or play-along track. It was inspired by a wide range of interests converging together to make one cohesive experience. Influences range from…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Doug Bush
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Seventh Tries is a composition written for four-mallet marimba performance. The title is derived from the extensive use of major 7th chords.Program NotesFrock explores several different sticking permutations in the first section of the piece, set completely…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The ensemble is made up of two quartets and the drum set (who plays with both): the ÒShaker QuartetÓ and the ÒStriker Quartet.Ó. The piece features much call and response between the two groups and merges them in the end. Perfect for young percussionists…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
George Frock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications