Using text from a sonnet by John Keats, Souza weaves together unique sonic textures by requiring the percussionist to play simultaneously on marimba, vibraphone and glockenspiel.Program NotesBright Star uses text from a sonnet by John Keats: Bright star,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This two-movement work paints a sonic landscape filled with exotic timbres and evocative sonorities. The first movement uses extended techniques throughout the ensemble in order to create an ethereal atmosphere. The second movement juxtaposes rhythmic…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
with Spoken Voice
The percussion lay down a groove for this work with solo voice that can also stand alone as a great ensemble work.Program NotesText by M.B. Hanrahan Invitation stands. Driven to a foreign land and dropped from the sky, through a hole in your…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith, Hanrahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mysterious beginning leads to a power house piece. Perfect combination of keyboard percussion and batterie percussion that will entice listeners of all ages. Oferendas is definitely a piece for good players and a mature sense of musicianship, but also…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A unique incorporation of Brazilian dance rhythms into a work designed to emulate Bartok's music for a composition class. A truly one of a kind marimba solo. Don't miss out.Program NotesRemembering Belém is a student composition I wrote in Columbia, MO in…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sonatine Op. 71 No. 1 is one of three sonatas for guitar by Italian guitar master and composer Mauro Guiliani. It is divided into three sections/movements: the first a theme and variations, the second a minuet, and the third a rondo. Works as a nice stepping…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
James Moyer, Giuliani
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications