Bubblegum is intended to captivate the simplicity in form, chord structure, and groove of those early rock and roll hits released by Motown in a percussion ensemble setting. Pulling from the style and even chord progressions from popular songs of the day,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for a balanced ensemble (4 keyboard & 4 battery), Deck Park Tunnel utilizes passages both in the major and minor modes, and shifts frequently between a 3/4 and 6/8 time signature (the same measure value, but with a clearly different feel). A work…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Level Playing Field is a pseudo-minimalistic trio for vibraphones makes use of extended techniques, ostinatos, and equality shared melodic roles to exploit the full potential of this century-old instrument.Program NotesThis work for three vibraphones emerged…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quintic, meaning of the fifth degree, is an exploration of the number five within a percussion chamber ensemble. Orchestrated for five players and set in 5/4 or 5/8 throughout, the music weaves a composite melody throughout using a combination of desk bells…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Thanks for Listening is a thoughtful duet for marimba and vibraphone that encourages us to listen and be open to one another.Program NotesI started to write this duet in August of 2019, gradually refining it over the course of several months before completing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications