Arcapizzamo is built on a textural bantering between high strings and low strings, arco and pizzicato. It is great for practicing going back and forth from arco to pizzicato while keeping the bow in hand. It is rich in textures that are both playable and…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief chorale-like introduction, Beaty's Brain transforms the calming main theme into a rollicking circus march.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Septet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Christmas Festival Medley is a very playable collection of Holiday favorites. The medley includes: Carol of the Bells, What Child is This?, Angels We Have Heard on High and O Holy Night. It is a great way to introduce high school students to big exciting…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deception is a rhythmic, driving and intense sensation. It combines dramatic accented themes and contrasts in style and dynamics creating a memorable experience for all sections.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2013 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 Duration: 3:00…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Encensions was written as a tool to help young musicians develop differing bow strokes like legato, staccato, slurs, accents, bow lifts, and even trills. All parts have melody and the textures are designed to be flattering to young ensembles. Dynamic…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Eventide Voyage is an exciting journey for your young musicians. Your orchestra will love the waves of texture changes with double-stops, pizzicato, accents, and many dynamic contrasts. Since all instruments get a turn at the helm, your students will go…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Juggernaut is defined as a large and powerful force. Students will love this energetic and forceful selection. It is the perfect showcase for contests and concerts alike. From the exciting unison beginning, to the lyrical contrasting slow section complete…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Medieval Strings was composed as a way to teach basic sixteenth-note patterns in the context of a piece that is exciting and fun to play. The intensity of the piece is enhanced through dramatic dynamic contrasts. All parts contain each of the sixteenth note…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Marc Allison
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief 4-bar chorale intro, Prelude for Marimba becomes a bouncy, jovial romp based on the simple chord progression set forth in the opening measures.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:15 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Wes Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sacred Favorites includes arrangements of three favorite church hymns. Often times, marimbists have found themselves preparing to perform a recital at a church, not knowing what to play. Robertson has provided marimbists with their own version of these hymns…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Wes Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications