Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “spacious” and eerie feel. Players experiment with alternate uses of their implementations to create a wide…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of youth and excitement. Young players are also introduced to ornamentation within the melodic voices…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Eastern Oriental Express goes from Bangkok to Singapore. This composition depicts some of the fantastic impressions you might get while traveling with the luxury train through the Caoutchouc Plantations of Malaysia, the terrace-shaped farms of Thailand,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun and energetic swing quartet for percussion.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Quartet Category: Percussion
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Percussion 1 (4 woodblocks, guiro)…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Red Koi was written using the “Minyō” scale found in Japanese music, such as Gagaku and Shomyo. The snare drum/tom part was written to emulate basic Taiko-style drumming. Red Koi represents a great opportunity to introduce new percussionists to this style.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for low-A marimba & optional electronic track, Relinquished is a musical interpretation of the popular story of Jonah. In the story Jonah flees from what he has been told to do and finds himself on a ship in the midst of a storm of unprecedented…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications