Canzona
Slater's work represents a major addition to the mallet ensemble literature. This full-fledged canzona requires advanced two and four-mallet playing on six keyboard instruments as well as sensitive playing by two percussionists. A difficult sixteen-minute…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Joseph Westley Slater
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Diversions for Wind Ensemble
This celebratory concert work pays tribute to the impulses of human nature. Haunting lyrical sections are contrasted with forceful and aggressive themes providing a pleasing contrast, concluding with a final peaceful resolution.Program NotesDiversions for…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: John P. Lynch
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Suite for Keyboard Percussion
Essentially a two-mallet work for each performer, the Suite for Keyboard Percussion demands excellent technique from all four players. The first and third movements create exciting rhythmical textures in contrast with the second movement's beautiful chorale.…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Joseph Westley Slater
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Were You There?
Were You There? is a tone poem based on the traditional hymn tune. Tender, flowing themes permeate the work as the rich scoring carries the listener to many levels of musical expression.Program NotesWere You There? is a tone poem based on the traditional hymn…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: John P. Lynch
Publisher: C. Alan Publications