Beginning with a strong fanfare opening with a solid open interval, Chasing Thunder then bolts into a roaring composition in a minor key. The piece then moves into a beautiful lyrical middle section before a thunderous return of the aggressive musical…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Coventry Carol starts with unison bells, vibraphone, and chimes answered by the warmth of harmonized marimbas. After some harmonic variations early in this arrangement, the piece ends with the traditional carol in a big, richly orchestrated final verse.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deck the Halls was arranged for the Kansas City Youth Percussion Ensemble Christmas Mallet Ensemble and is part of a series of Yuletide arrangements. This crowd-pleasing rendition features the use of bells, chimes, vibraphone, xylophone, and marimbas.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Furusato, a very famous Japanese song about one’s hometown, has been beautifully arranged by composer Yukiko Nishimura. Play this piece, looking fondly back on your hometown, where you grew up, and where your journey began.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2021…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Teiichi Okano, Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Hymn Tune Variations is a setting of the famous English hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” which employs the American folk tune NETTLETON. The variations re-harmonize this popular melody using a solo instrument with marimba and piano. This setting is…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, String
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Little Suite for Solo Marimba is a three-movement work of contrasting styles. The first is a 7/8 dance, the second is a flowing arpeggio based movement, and the third is a fiery fast movement. The piece is effective for contest or recital.Program NotesLittle…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide) is a haunting melody of love found and love lost. From composer/arranger Jon Bubbett this ancient melody is now available to players at all levels to enjoy this beautiful melody of longing. Ocean drums should continue to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jon Bubbett
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
36 Sequential Etudes for the Beginning to Intermediate Percussinist
Progressive Studies for Snare Drum was composed as a supplement for most beginning to intermediate methods. These studies focus on dynamics, techniques, and expression in a wide variety of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Style Studies for Timpani focuses on the techniques and musical ideas needed to perform both solo and ensemble literature. Some of the etudes are orchestrally based, while others explore more contemporary solo and ensemble styles. They can be used effectively…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Suite Americana combines techniques used in contemporary solo marimba and solo vibraphone literature. The styles and harmonies in the suite are those found in American music. The piece is suitable for high school solo competitions as well as college undergrad…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications