The first four etudes explore different sticking combinations (1423, 243, 321, and so on) in a musically and compositionally sound setting. Smith provides sticking indications for these four pieces. The fifth and final etude combines the techniques in the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
In Light of Three is a two-movement work that features a lyrical first movement and odd-meter, funk-derived second movement. Marimba used in first movement and vibraphone in second. High register in clarinet part requires advanced player…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
The five movements are not programmatic in a literal sense but are suggestive of the tableaux and natural drama one might encounter in a mountain environment. Although the piece was written to be performed in its complete form without breaks between movements…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a trio of middle aged men, Prelude to Elaboration offers a means to alternative ends: the development of a deconstruction and/or the gradual reduction of a fabricated statement. From the opening perspective the work could be titled Elaboration on…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a trio of middle aged men, Prelude to Elaboration offers a means to alternative ends: the development of a deconstruction and/or the gradual reduction of a fabricated statement. From the opening perspective the work could be titled Elaboration on…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Vibraphone duets are fairly hard to come by, but Ringing Webs of Metal Threads is one that works. Using four mallet technique and extensive dampening, be sure to program this work on your next recital.Program NotesVibraphone duets are fairly hard to come by,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful interplay between the two identical 4.3-octave marimbas throughout the piece. After a slow, improvisatory introduction, the tempo picks up, as does the rhythmic activity with both performers playing off of each other and “filling in the blanks.”…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fascinating composition with constantly shifting roles among the three players. Dynamics are indicated by the size of notehead as opposed to traditional dynamic notation. Rim shots are indicated by accents. Accents are passed from player to player in a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith, Tipei
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Traditional conga rhythms with Cuban roots set the tone for this spicy conga sextet.Program NotesOne of the first pieces to notate conga technique in a logical way. Includes a tutorial in the back of the score to help you perfect your technique. Traditional…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications