Morning Clouds is a fantastic duet full of energy and warm harmonies. The piano and marimba share the stage, each with its own solos and cadenza like features. Impressionistic in style with hints of jazz and even pop.Program NotesWinner of the 2007 Classical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J. Schliecker, N. Rohwer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In 4 Movements: I. Prelude II. In Memoriam III. Interlude IV. Collage/Finale
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 9 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
Instrumentation
Bells Chimes Vibraphone Vibraphone 2 Xylophone Marimba 1 (4…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
William Steinohrt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Students will enjoy playing this up-tempo swing chart stylistically reminiscent of the Count Basie/Sammy Nestico style. While the sax section lays down the main melody, the brass section drives the B section in a shout-chorus style. Three solo sections…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In three contrasting movements, the outer movements require only two mallets while the middle movement requires four. An excellent transitional piece from two- to four-mallet playing.Program NotesThree contrasting movements—the outer movements require only…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
William Steinohrt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Travel back in time to the Big Band Era with this nostalgic dance ballad ensemble feature. This idiomatic chart with a lyrical melody will immerse players in the tightly voiced harmonies and textures made famous by the Glenn Miller Band. Accessible range and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
West Fork Shuffle is a laid-back swing tune following a traditional 12-bar blues progression. Students will have the opportunity to study standard jazz articulations and rhythms, as well as idiomatic chord voicings. The solo section includes suggested written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble, Flex Band
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications