The Cage We Make is a not-so-subtle nod to the percussion quartets of John Cage, most notably his Constructions. The work is built around the rhythmic pattern of 2-3-5-7-11 with its various forms being manipulated through retrograde, canon, rotation of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In a 'Basie' swing style, this work is a tribute to the great Sammy Nestico. If the band is not together throughout the whole piece and someone comes in early - 'GOTCHA!'
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Publisher: Brolga Music Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Graeme Lyall
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Pitfall is a powerfully infectious Soca with a surprising, double-time rock groove. The rhythm section has an opportunity to trade solos and energizing the crowd before closing with a driving end. Originally written for the Ohio Northern University Steel Drum…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gabe Cabanillas
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Concert Band
Tales from Dimension X is a programmatic work about a space explorer responding to a distress call. In this quasi-cinematic work inspired by a love of Sci-Fi films, the musicians provide both the soundtrack and the sound effects for an…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Interludes is a collection of pieces which are meant to explore the rhythmic and timbral possibilities found in standard percussion instruments. These challenging pieces are great for intermediate and advanced students to showcase their chamber music…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Stephens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications