Looking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look no further! Innovative use of the auxiliary percussion instruments to support the rest of the ensemble. PLAY IT!Program NotesLooking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful solo piece that demonstrates the pianistic tendencies of the marimba with independent lines occurring simultaneously in each hand. Based on a simple theme presented freely at the beginning with subsequent variations to follow. Many opportunities for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dancing With Animals is a lighthearted fantasy inspired by creatures from the animal kingdom. In the first movement, the five animals march in, then each one presents its unique dance in turn. Tango with a Cow, or Waltz with an Elephant, you're sure to have…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spanish for "blue stars," Estrellas Azules is a vibraphone solo featuring a lyrical, sweet melody using extended 4-mallet techniques while bringing in the use of the motor. It explores voice leading and phrasing through mallet dampening and pedaling to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jonathan Tirado
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Solo Marching Snare Drum
This marching snare solo features the “herta” hybrid rudiment in many different aspects through dynamics, stickings, and even musical genres from orchestral styles to traditional rudimental drumming styles most associated in…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jonathan Tirado
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Combining the two words "quarantine" and "sonatina," Quarantina captures little moments of escape that I used when playing the vibraphone to drown out the uncertain circumstances of our ever-changing world. It symbolizes how one would feel when gazing upon…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jonathan Tirado
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications