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This percussion sextet written predominantly in 6/4 phrases in alternating bars of 5/8 and 7/8. The 6/4 motivic development blends and creates a rhythmic tension against the 2-3-2-2-3 beaming. A rhythmic motif of sixteenth notes on the “two” groupings drive…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Michael Varner
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Flow like water, because water always seeks the path of least resistance, yet is strong enough to demolish even stone when no recourse is available. Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 7:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Steven Simpson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Fluidity layers various syncopated and non-syncopated patterns together to produce an undulating effect that creates an interesting and meditative atmosphere.Program NotesWhen you accurately perceive the fluidity of things, you can also begin to perceive the…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Steven Simpson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
This piece for thirteen players musically depicts the life of a phage virus in a exciting, dynamic, and captivating way. Phage is the ultimate show-stopper for any percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesPhage is a programmatic work that portrays the…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Pat Muchmore
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Radioactive Octopus was inspired by the earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that occurred in Japan in March of 2011. Each player represents two of the tentacles of the octopus, and a visual movement of the octopus is portrayed through imitation of…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Steven Simpson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Voices of Himeji is an exciting quartet of three movements portraying a beautiful castle in Japan, high on a hill, guarding the city silently for centuries. Divided into separate movements of Drums, Marimbas, and Metals, each feature distinctive groupings of…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Michael Varner
Publisher: C. Alan Publications