Following the story of a fishing trip, Catch and Release offers a unique performance experience to a student at the intermediate level. With the use of a superball mallet and plastic brushes, in addition to more traditional timpani mallets, this piece offers…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jake Ellzey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cohesion is a funky and fun-to-play multiple percussion piece for two performers. The core of the instrument setup is the mirrored placement of bass drum and snare, further augmented by an array of cymbals, toms, and latin percussion instruments. The many…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In nuclear physics, the term “critical mass” refers to the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Critical Mass for 12 player percussion ensemble portrays this idea as it gains, and at times loses its ability to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Downshift is a set of three progressive solos for concert snare - Nerfed, Buffed, & Epic. Each is written to be performed along with the same play-along track.DOWNLOAD ACCOMPANIMENT TRACKProgram NotesDownshift is a set of three progressive solos for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Optimal Damage is an exciting percussion quartet for accessible instruments. Solo/duo opportunities take place over a groovy backbone, including wood block “snare breaks” and polyrhythmic illusions that create a fun challenge for both students and seasoned…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Karukas
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spring Street Strut is a love-letter to the sounds of New Orleans streets. Sitting somewhere between traditional jazz, dixieland, and ragtime, the piece attempts to bring these classic sounds to a concert percussion ensemble setting. Chord symbols are given…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stage Select is a poppy romp through the menu of a video game! A woodblock cue represents ‘clicking' between Title Screen, City Stage, Beach Stage, and Boss Stage. The movements take the audience on a whirlwind tour through a variety of pop styles - funk,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Stealing the Sandblade aims to channel the energy of action/spy films into an intermediate percussion ensemble setting. The piece takes the listener through the story arc: the explosive opening scene, planning the mission, setting off across the desert, the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Designed to evoke images of primitive life, To Live and Die in the Wild utilizes a range of sounds, including intense ritual drumming, intricate polyrhythmic cells, and weeping, howling effects made possible by fading between different drums and rolling on…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Karukas
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Under Attack! is an exciting battery percussion quartet sure to get your heart pumping.Program NotesInspired by the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications