Streams was is a percussion trio that utilizes a similar set-ups for all of the players. The percussion writing displays a very dynamic, linear style.Program NotesFantasia No. 1 for Percussion Trio In Memoriam Thomas Mann First performance given by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beautiful and relaxing piece based completely on the pentatonic scale. It could also be called a “black key etude” as well, as nearly all the notes are on accidental bars. Many different sticking permutations and stroke types are used throughout the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief rolled introduction, the piece builds momentum into a section marked “Feroce.” Fitch provides two possible endings for the piece - the first, very short, repeated pattern that fades out; the second, a more daring, powerhouse ending not for the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a trip to Guatemala, Volcán de Fuego ("volcano of fire") paints a musical picture of three massive volcanoes surrounding the rustic, colonial city of La Antigua. This explosive percussion quartet is irresistible for performers & audiences…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Winds of Saturn is a rhapsodic, programmatic work that divides into six sections - Equatorial Winds, Cassini in Orbit, Storm on the Surface, Dance of 100,000 Rings, Titan, and The Winds Return. Each section has its own character that explores many moods,…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications