Cerulean Blue for solo vibraphone begins and ends with a simple melody, while the B section is driven by 4-1-3-2 and outside-inside permutations, accenting the moving line. This laid-back composition is a welcome addition to a solo recital.Program…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jessica Flannigan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Daydreams features several memorable melodic lines and an overarching A-B-A structure that provides harmonic depth as well. The addition of active hand drum grooves makes for a complete musical package that audiences are sure to enjoy!Program NotesSometimes…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Iorio
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
Homecoming is a duet for vibraphone and marimba that expresses the desire to meet again after being separated for so long during the pandemic of the 2020s. The warm, lyrical nature of the piece will be a delight for performers and audiences alike.
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Vibraphone and Marimba
Hurricane is a storm of musical notes. The forceful introduction gives way to solos for both performers to show off their musical skills. There is a short lyrical section very similar to the eye of the storm, but the rest of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hypnos will surround you in an unfamiliar world. As expected from the title, the music portrays a hypnotic character. Allow your attention to drift with and against the music as the two instruments paint a picture of serenity. Linked by a cold and harsh…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Michael Iorio
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lion Story is a quartet in four movements for young percussion ensemble. Each movement features a solo part on melody with ostinato accompaniment perfect for a middle school or beginning percussion ensemble.Program NotesWhen my son, Branden, was 5 years old…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jessica Flannigan
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
Spiel features the prominent voice of the glockenspiel throughout, and embraces the use of Boomwhackers as part of the percussion ensemble. Intended as a fun and playful piece for the performers, your audience is sure to feel the excitement of the work as…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jessica Flannigan
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