In this 10-1/2 minute work for 16 percussionists, the composer was inspired by the fantasies he had as as child when he looked up at the stars in awe. What secrets are hidden behind the night sky? The Galaxy Swan, Cygnus in Latin, is best known for Cygnus X-1…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Etienne Houben
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An arrangement of Camille Saint-Saens's classic Danse Macabre. This arrangement is for a large percussion ensemble of 12 players. Josh Gottry has captured the essence of the Danse with this work.Program NotesA direct transcription from the original orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Saint-Saens, Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for a balanced ensemble (4 keyboard & 4 battery), Deck Park Tunnel utilizes passages both in the major and minor modes, and shifts frequently between a 3/4 and 6/8 time signature (the same measure value, but with a clearly different feel). A work…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exploration of short and long sounds in a rhythmically captivating orchestration, Dot Dash is creatively-conceived work that allows for flexible instrumentation and ensemble size options. Pairing pitched and non-pitched instruments, this work turns a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This energetic two-mallet marimba solo for the intermediate performer may be played unaccompanied or with an optional conga pattern provided for an additional player. Centered on one primary four-measure theme, the composition is embellished using grace notes…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
7 Original Solos for Developing 4-Mallet Marimba Technique
Josh Gottry's For Four is loaded with excellent solos and exercises for the advancing mallet player. For each solo in this wonderful collection, there is a full page of exercises meant for technical…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the perpetual development of two intertwining melodic ideas, From This Viewpoint is a mesmerizing work for keyboard percussion sextet.Program NotesBased on the perpetual development of two intertwining melodic ideas, From This Viewpoint is a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hole in the Wall is a catchy soca with a melodic bass line and an otional open improvisation section. It is extremely flexible, as the piece may be performed as either a traditional percussion ensemble or as a steel drum band piece.Program NotesHole in the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece was written by Josh Gottry to give two individuals, using limited instrumentation, the opportunity to truly create one unified performance. The title, In Tandem, comes simply from the composer's desire to force the two players to work in close…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Focused around a five-note, left-hand ostinato pattern which threads its way through the entire work, this composition is typified by repetitious rhythmic patterns. Contrast is achieved through variations in texture, range, and harmonic structure. The piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications