Based on the hymn Lasst uns erfreuen, Alleluia is a joyous duet for organ and timpani, perfect for any church service or recital. The melodic timpani part is rather challenging with pitch changes required throughout. This piece will be enjoyed by audiences…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Classic Suite consists of three contrasting movements arranged fast-slow-fast (Song, Hymn, and Fantasy). Each of the three movements can stand alone or can be played all together as a suite. Accessible to any audience, the piece employs special techniques,…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani tunes in a melodic fashion utilizing the pedals for more than just changing pitches. The title, Collage, refers to music in the slow section that hints at timpani solos appearing in well-known orchestral works. The references are not exact statements…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A truly unique addition to the repertoire, Danza Bamboo features the fascinating timbres of bamboo and has plenty of contrasting sections to add variety.Program NotesA bamboo forest creates a unique sound when the stems strike against each other as they move…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasia on Luther's Hymn is an impressive piece for solo timpani with organ. There is an immense amount of quick tuning changes throughout creating melodic lines in the timpani part.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 10:00…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With a mysterious and improvisatory opening transitioning into a bombastic rhythmic section, this piece captures the force and energy of a hurricane.Program NotesThis work is scored for fourteen percussionists and describes the force and energy of a hurricane…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Janissary Band is imagined music for percussion patterned after the music and rhythms played by a Turkish Mehter Band.Program NotesJanissary Band is imagined music for percussion patterned after the music and rhythms played by a Turkish Mehter Band. The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The word Kymbalon in Greek can be translated as cymbal. Many cymbals and gongs are used in the music along with other percussion instruments to allow for a melody.Program NotesThe word Kymbalon in Greek can be translated as cymbal. I have always been…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for MarimbaProgram NotesI. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for Marimba
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
Instrumentation
Marimba (5-octave)
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two short and sweet pieces from a staple in our catalog, Ginger Zyskowski. Flowing eighth notes and sustained melodies. Dampening is left up to the performer.Program NotesTwo short and sweet pieces from a staple in our catalog, Ginger Zyskowski. Flowing…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications