Basic Lit is an easy-difficulty percussion ensemble piece for beginning percussionists. Focusing on the technique of the most common percussion instruments, this four-part, non-melodic ensemble takes young players on a rhythmic journey that requires no more…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tammy Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The “referee” monitors the Battle Royale between two teams. This piece requires each team to work together to create a monstrous sound and battle out their rhythms. Which team wins? You decide!Program NotesThe “referee” monitors the Battle Royale between two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “spacious” and eerie feel. Players experiment with alternate uses of their implementations to create a wide…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Clouds Make Songo Away is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It exposes students to traditional characteristics of the Cuban songo style, includes brief solo…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Combo Meal is designed to be a flexible composition for early percussion programs or schools that desire to introduce students to percussion ensemble. It is a large percussion work arranged to ensure that every part is heard and contributing to the ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of youth and excitement. Young players are also introduced to ornamentation within the melodic voices…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
From the Inside Out is written for body percussion and snare drums. The snare parts cover many of the basic rudiments and give the students a chance to solo.Program NotesFrom the Inside Out was written for the students at Gurrie Middle School in LaGrange,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pliplets is a word that originated as an accidental amalgamation of two words in my effort to say "playing triplets" in a rehearsal. As such, in this composition there are triplet figures sprinkled around multiple parts and, with the exception of a slower…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quintessential Quintets is a collection of three "drummy" pieces for 5 young percussionists. Using limited and/or flexible instrumentation, these works will help student grow as musicians while simultaneously impressing & exciting audiences!Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Angela Kepley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beginning with fun hand claps and snaps, Rhythm Cell uses a combination of the Cuban cinquillo and Brazilian influences to make an intriguing work for younger ensembles.Program NotesA cell in music is a “small rhythmic or melodic design that can be isolated,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications