Etude No. 4 was conceived to develop dexterity, strength, and endurance in double lateral, four-mallet sticking technique. The sequential sticking pattern 123234 is a pattern I use in a variety of applications in everyday practice. Dedicated to Leigh Howard…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Etude No. 5 is an exercise that develops independence between the hands. It centers around rolling in one hand while playing rubato in the other. The etude also works much like a multiple percussion piece in that the performer is required to make mallet…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Etude No. 6 develops both rhythmic and dynamic independence between hands as well as one-handed rolls, double lateral and double vertical strokes. This is also a good exercise for developing consistency in octave passage work. A good sense of pulse is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Funk Trio is a fun and energetic piece for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and percussion. The syncopated rhythms found throughout are a reflection of Funk music that the composer grew up with. During the piece, each of the saxophones are given a short…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Nicholaus Meyers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pentaphonics is a work written for five graduated sounds. This composition can be performed on any five graduated items or instruments such as woodblocks, claves, cowbells, pots & pans, bottles, or anything really, so long as there are five distinct…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nicholaus Meyers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is the solo version of BurrittÕs popular piece for solo marimba and percussion quartet. It explores the full range of the instrument and of marimba technique. Extremely challenging but idiomatic writing makes this an impressive piece to add to your…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
This is the ensemble version of Burritt’s popular piece for solo marimba and percussion quartet. It explores the full range of the instrument and of marimba technique. Extremely challenging, but idiomatic writing makes this an impressive piece…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Grooves are exactly what they say. Each groove explores a different rhythm/feel based around the compact set up of snare drum, bass drum, and hi-hat. Once you play through these three groves, you will find it very difficult to stop.Program NotesThree…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nicholaus Meyers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba/Percussion Feature
An impressive follow-up to Burritt’s extremely successful Shadow Chasers, Timeless centers more around the beautiful colors that the marimba can produce when combined with other mallet instruments and percussion instruments.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Burritt
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Twisted Dances is a trio of simple dance tunes for marimba and cello, inspired by the image of a “twisted”, knotty tree. The three movements, titled Bark, Leaves & Branches, and Roots, strive to conjure textural images and other sensations that could…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joel Balzun
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications