from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore, Saint-Saens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
While this is a duet, the first and third movements are frequently meant for the trombone to be used as a solo instrument, while the second movement puts the trombone in the accompaniment figure position. The third movement puts both instruments as…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trumpet Feature
With the trumpet and percussion ensemble exchanging and combining in the presentation of rhythmic and melodic ideas, this is an exciting work that explores the timbres and textures that are available to the composer of percussion ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free, improvisational introduction with many special effects (bass drum roll inside piano, bowed tam-tam, wire brush on piano string, etc.), the tempo takes off in a fast triple meter. Eighths and sixteenths get passed around the ensemble very briskly…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In nuclear physics, the term “critical mass” refers to the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Critical Mass for 12 player percussion ensemble portrays this idea as it gains, and at times loses its ability to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The EDGE Series is a collection of percussion ensembles featuring many popular musical styles - from funk to calypso to techno. It was developed to excite a wider range of ensembles, directors, and audiences while retaining the level of integrity you have…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Magic awaits around every corner! Enchantment for percussion quintet is written for a developing percussion ensemble who is ready to explore a deeper level of musicality. With an effective musical story in advance of its simpler technical challenges, this…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Clarinet Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its own identity while achieving the kind of musical sensitivity found only in a rare number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imminent Launch is a fun and accessible piece for developing percussion ensemble. Its cinematic action paired with constant groove will hit all the right buttons for students and audience.Program NotesCommissioned by the Hawaii Youth Percussion Ensemble (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The three moods characterized in this piece are "Discouraged, "Yearning, and "Bouncy," and follows a traditional fast-slow-fast arrangement of movements.Program NotesThis piece owes its existence to both the deadlines of composition competitions and the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications