As the Sound of Many Waters is a contemporary work for a table-top multi-percussion setup and backing track. This piece explores the various sonic characteristics of water; ranging from sparse ethereal sections to high-energy moments that challenge the chops…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Zach Paris
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
The piece is titled to reflect the two energies in the work: 1) the chanting monks of Tibet and 2) the Funk Music of New Orleans. 5 movements: “Meditation in Mambo’ (uses the mambo beat pattern), “Voodoo Chant” (inspired by a Dr. John…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wendy Mae Chambers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Perpetual Desolations is a contemporary work for solo drum set that tells this story of life’s journey. The piece contrasts moments of extreme intensity with the perpetual return to desolation. This is a technically demanding piece that showcases the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Zach Paris
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Voodoo Tone Poem in Memory of John Cage
Twelve Squared is a voodoo tone poem in eleven movements. Each movement is about 4 minutes. The last movement is 4'33" of lots of sound (in tribute to Cage's 4'33" of silence). Voodoo drumming is used to call forth…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wendy Mae Chambers
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications