Fantastic opener or closer for a concert! Glassock's unmistakable contrapuntal writing and driving rhythmic excitement make this a challenge worth undertaking.Program NotesConsortium was written for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Curled Dimensions by Lynn Glassock is a mammoth eighteen-minute work for percussion ensemble that will challenge the best of players. Glassock's keen use of orchestration really brings out all the rhythmic and harmonic nuances inherent in the piece. Curled…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Although the scoring is rather mallet instrument heavy, this is very much a rhythm-oriented piece. Dialogue between the drums and mallet instruments forces the listeners to constantly shift their attention from one to the other.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1996…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Going Home can be performed in three versions: as an instrumental quartet (with clarinet, vibraphone, electric piano, and electric bass), solo clarinet with CD accompaniment, or clarinet and vibraphone duet with interactive computer accompaniment. On the…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Edward Jay Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rather free and abstract introduction leads into several morphing grooves. Lines and accents are passed freely throughout the ensemble at breakneck speeds.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 8:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Off Axis includes an impressive virtuosic (yet idiomatic) solo part. Glassock uses the ensemble as a sounding board for the solo marimba with much rhythmic interplay and imitation. Constantly changing meters (4/4, 7/16, 9/16, 3/4, etc.) before…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Reconcilable Differences is an intriguing work for solo marimba with percussion trio. The rhythmic structure of the work starts out with recurring 32nd note motives that are slow soft and undulating. As the work progress the rhythmic structure…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shared Spaces is a one-of-a-kind chamber work for two horns and two percussion. Fantastic interplay within the instruments abounds as well as passages where the horns interact then the percussionists follow suit.Program NotesShared Spaces was commissioned by…
Style:
Percussion, Brass
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Brilliant flourishes are contrasted by introspective sections of music in this captivating duet for flute and marimba/vibes.Program NotesCommissioned by Dual Excursions and Western Connecticut State University
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free in tempo, rhythm, form), and IV. 8 x 2 + More on the Floor (lop-sided romp through several meter and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mary Jeanne van Appledorn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications