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Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the instruments blend amorphously to form a single sound rather than emphasizing any one instrument.Program…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Von Hansen
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Best Wishes is an intermediate-level piece for five-octave marimba that utilizes the entire range of the instrument.Commissioned to be a "thank you" piece, the work conveys a joyous spirit while still posing a moderate technical challenge to the player. Grade…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Doug Perry
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Scored for tenor steel pan and battery percussion, this thrilling quintet grabs you from the opening yells, propels you into dizzying textures, and doesn't let go until the final fade-out. Grade Level: Medium Difficult Copyright: 2020 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Ryan Robinson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Attaching such objects as tambourine jingles, guitar string, coins, aluminum packets filled with rice, & rubber erasers, Von Hansen has created a unique work for solo vibraphone, extending the sonic palette and keeping audiences and performers engaged.…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Von Hansen
Publisher: C. Alan Publications