Concertino for B-flat Trumpet & Percussion Orchestra
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
Contrasts
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
Five Pieces for Clarinet & Percussion Orchestra
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
Sketches
Alto Saxophone 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 known only to a rare number of…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Philip Parker
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Spontaneous Cat, The
The piece is jazz related in its occasional use of extended harmonies, melodic writing and stylistic approach. The frequent meter changes and rhythmic intensity coupled with the constant passing off of melodic lines drive the piece forward while always…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Noah Keesecker
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Streams
Streams was is a percussion trio that utilizes a similar set-ups for all of the players. The percussion writing displays a very dynamic, linear style.Program NotesFantasia No. 1 for Percussion Trio In Memoriam Thomas Mann First performance given by the…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Steve Fitch
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
When Fireflies Danced
On a warm summer evening around midnight, a lone firefly flits among the trees and is soon joined by dozens of others. Suddenly and magically they coordinate their flashing lights and movements as they dance a veritable ballet. Then, as suddenly as they…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Philip Parker
Publisher: C. Alan Publications