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
Using the full range of the vibraphone, Crux/Cross produces wonderfully ethereal sounds with combinations of long sustained tones and fast moving notes of various articulations. Sticking and pedaling indications are provided throughout.Program NotesCrux is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steven Machamer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Another truly gorgeous arrangement for marimba ensemble. The ensemble of five players can explore the expressive vocal ensemble genre in a manner rarely available.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1984 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 2:35 Publisher: OU Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Monteverdi, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
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