...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful adagio from one of the best known romantic symphonies truly enables the marimba ensemble to reach its most sensitive heights. The eight players can perform on four instruments (including optional bass).
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1984 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Saint-Saens, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical facility and stamina from the performer…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to marimbist Michael Burritt, this piece serves as a great etude for working on double laterals in both hands through the use of triplets and the whole tone scale. Although Kaiser labels Apsara #2 as a technical exercise, this exciting piece works…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the help of an ocean drum, Leander Kaiser creates a soundscape reminiscent of taking a trip on the high seas in this delightful percussion sextet.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 11:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore, Saint-Saens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece opens freely with a quick 32nd note pattern to be repeated ad lib with written dead strokes to be interspersed throughout. Out of this section comes a more structured multi-meter section (4/4, 7/4, 5/4, 6/4) before settling in 10/8. Independent…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free, improvisatory opening, Choice moves into a rhythmically exciting dance-like section in 6/8. The performer is required to play polyrhythms between the hands as if the music can’t decide whether it is in 6/8 or 2/4. It then dies down into a final…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Sextet Feature
High energy piece with much interplay within the soloist group and between the soloists and the band.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard + 6 Duration: 12:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 6 Solo Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications