Azureus is a jazz waltz inspired by the composer’s wife's roses garden! The piece follows an AABACA form that serves as the basic structure for the improvised solos. The use of jazz harmonies, scales, and melodic patterns give this piece a different sound and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
You can't go wrong with this lively steel drum band tune. Inspired by the Caribbean carnivals, the harmonies and rhythms are island all the way.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 3:15 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Septet…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rick Cline
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I Will See You Again was first conceived as an improvised solo in memory of my brother-in-law. Over time, the piece has evolved and become more of a structured composition but without losing the improvisatory/lamenting feel which was originally intended.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A festive steel drum arrangement. Energetic rhythmic motives will make this an exciting work for you steel drum ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Septet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rick Cline
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Translated as "The Beloved One," La Querendona is a beautiful duet for vibraphone & marimba written in the style of the Puerto Rican Danza. It is characterized by lyrical melodies juxtaposed with syncopated bass lines.Program NotesLa Querendona (The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Memories of an Unforgettable Love is a composition for marimba and percussion ensemble. In essence, this piece is a set of theme and variations on the famous Latin ballad Besame Mucho. However, other original melodic material, as well as influences from…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A festive steel drum arrangement. Energetic rhythmic motives will make this an exciting work for your steel drum ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 5:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Septet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rick Cline
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Festive Overture for Percussion Ensemble
Riba-roja de Túria is a festive overture for percussion quintet. This piece captures the energy, festive atmosphere and joyful spirit of Las Fallas - a traditional celebration held in commemoration of Saint Joseph.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to honor the victims of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina in June 2015, Solace is a musical depiction of feelings of sadness, grief, and desolation in regards to tragic events as well as an…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Water colour country. Here the hills
rot like rungs beneath enormous skies
and all day long the shadows of the clouds
stain the paddocks with their running dyes.
In the small valleys and along the coast,
the land untamed between the scattered farms,…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Don Kay, Simon Reade
Publisher:
Brolga Music