This is a fun yet complex arrangement of Joplin's Bethena. It is a waltz consisting of five strains, and some complex interludes. It is elegant, intricate, and emotional.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joplin, David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drumalia for drum set and piano requires exceptional hand-foot independence and knowledge of rudiments. You can’t stylistically place the piece in a box. At its core, it is a piece that melds influences of pop, funk, rock and a contemporary piano part. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Return to the early days of truly American music with this adaptation of the Scott Joplin ragtime piano classic Elite Syncopations. Playful interplay between the brass and woodwinds with tasteful percussion make this arrangement a delight!
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Joplin, David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Exquisite arrangement of the popular piano solo by Scott Joplin. The instrumentation makes it sound like a carnival.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 10 Duration: 3:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joplin, David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Play Joplin's famous ragtime piano solo on the marimba! Lowry has done a remarkable job adapting the piece, allowing the music to sing on the rosewood bars.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Lowry, Joplin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Set a festive holiday mood with this sophisticated Bossa Nova setting of Good King Wenceslas. Jack has dressed up the traditional carol with a fresh set of chord changes and a nice modulation to keep the chart interesting. This is an excellent choice for any…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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.
Grade Level…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The biting dissonance of the sharp 9 chord is used as the centerpiece for this free spirited, funky rock chart. Cutting, angular lines and interesting counterpoint come together to create a unique piece in the repertoire for music at this level. It is…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Jack Cooper
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
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
for Solo Marimba
This solo piece requires a developed technique for both hands of the marimba player. Any audience is sure to enjoy the beautiful, warm sound of the marimba. The performer can show off their musicality during this piece to give the audience a…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Koen Wilmaers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications