The three selections in this transcription adapt extremely well to the marimba and, in turn, showcase many of the virtuosic four-mallet techniques found in contemporary marimba literature, such as close-interval sticking and arpeggios/scales involving all…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Paganini, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally a marimba & piano duet, Almost Beyond was inspired by the poem and beautiful watercolor print of the same name by StoryPeople creator Brian Andreas. Now scored for a full keyboard percussion ensemble with 2 optional auxiliary percussion parts,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A hard swinging riff based tune that features the trumpet section with plungers. Trombones use plungers later in the chart as well. "Blues with a bridge" solos for trumpet, tenor sax, and the drummer grabs 8 bars before an acapella shout section leads into a…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
From the warmth of the opening chords in Appalachian Air you begin to sense the breadth of this impressive piece. Based on The Poor Wayfaring Stranger, the first half is poignant and touching followed by a surprisingly exuberant and uplifting second half. The…
Style:
Flex Band
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Orange Drink with an ATTITUDE! This funky chart starts with a piano riff to set up the rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos hit with the melody. Trombones and low saxes support with counterpoint. After the trombones take us through the bridge the saxes…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
This ballad features the lead trumpet and harkens back to the big band era sounds of Glenn Miller and Harry James, along the lines of Miller's "Serenade in Blue". In addition to written melodic solos for lead trumpet, there's an improvised solo for tenor sax…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Use this unique book to enhance the type of musical intelligence expected from today’s percussionist.ACCESS DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTSProgram NotesThe Book of Percussion Audition Music for the 21st Century is designed for multiple purposes. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bu-yah is an affirmation of the great Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers. Known as "Bu", Blakey trained many of the great jazz artists over the decades. This chart features Blakey's famous front line of trumpet, tenor, and trombone and a swinging minor blues…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Xylophone Feature
The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1 is a collection of Irish tunes for solo xylophone and marimba trio. The three arrangements are meant to be virtuosic showpieces for the xylophone and will work perfectly on solo recitals and percussion ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These arrangements are meant to be virtuosic showpieces for the xylophone and will work perfectly on solo recitals.Program NotesThe Celtic Xylophone, Book 1 is a collection of Irish tunes for solo xylophone and marimba trio. It features arrangements of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications