Slow introduction moves into a faster groove section. This melody-driven piece works as a wonderful introduction to complex meters. The majority of the piece is in 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4, but 5/8 bars are interspersed through the final sections of the piece.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lovely setting of this classic Irish tune for percussion ensemble. Mario Gaetano has created an emotional, evocative rendition of a beautiful melody.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Memories of Santa Fe features a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion with memorable melodies and toe-tapping, syncopated rhythmic exchanges.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2011 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
20 Original 2-Mallet Pieces for the Developing Percussionist
This book of twenty etudes is designed for a comprehensive keyboard percussion pedagogy program. Each etude is written on a grand staff and can be performed on a 4.3-octave marimba.Play-Along…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Free and improvisational opening which presents the thematic material for the rest of the piece. Drumming starts the ensuing Allegro, followed by the melody on xylophone, bells, and marimba. Great for an advanced high school or young college ensemble.
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the name implies, Strata is written in layers. One layer is presented and this another layer or layers appear over it. It was originally written for a very large group, so the keyboard parts may be doubled as needed. The ending should be very delicate and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The highly improvisatory first movement contrasts wonderfully with the rhythmic and fast paced second movement design. A challenge for your percussion ensemble that can't be passed up.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1996 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 7:20…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Playable as an unaccompanied solo or with piano accompaniment, Winter's End is perfect for further developing 2-mallet technique on keyboard percussion instruments. The work demands a great deal of musicality from the performer.Program NotesWinter’s End may…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications