Even in the hands of a child, a piece of paper with the simple outline of a figure can become an amazing artistic creation. A coloring sheet is, in its simplicity, a wealth of possibilities. This is the concept behind the composition of this percussion duet.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exploration of short and long sounds in a rhythmically captivating orchestration, Dot Dash is creatively-conceived work that allows for flexible instrumentation and ensemble size options. Pairing pitched and non-pitched instruments, this work turns a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rooted in a fairly standard percussion ensemble setup, The Forgotten pulls some less-common instrumentation and colors from the depths of the percussion storage, and puts them back into circulation as the composition floats between driving, haunting, delicate…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jessica Flannigan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece was written by Josh Gottry to give two individuals, using limited instrumentation, the opportunity to truly create one unified performance. The title, In Tandem, comes simply from the composer's desire to force the two players to work in close…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Aptly named for the lustrous black volcanic glass, Obsidian mixes the glitter of the metals with the darkness of Marimba and Timpani in an enigmatic feel. Written with great flexibility towards the size of the ensemble, Obsidian can serve as a full large-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jessica Flannigan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An intriguing work for three players on each side of a 5.0-octave marimba, Prime Numbers is a complex, yet approachable piece that is sure to make a splash on a percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesA commissioned work for three players on each side of a 5…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This three-movement work is truly a tour-de-force for marimba quartet. Two mallets throughout. You can hear a recording of Sonata on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion Ensemble's CD, “Sketches.”
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1990 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Marek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
They May Be Listening gives a furtive, secret agent vibe as it weaves in and out of layers and utilizes whispering by the players throughout. Each mallet instrument is paired with a snare drum that intermittently shares its entrances and stickings, while…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jessica Flannigan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
This concerto is truly an exciting and challenging work for the soloist including virtuosic material on both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. This work will captivate any audience with its musical contrasts and fascinate…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Transitions is a concerto that is truly an exciting and challenging work for the soloist including virtuosic material on both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. This work will captivate any audience with its musical contrasts and fascinate them…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications