Memories of Santa Fe features a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion with memorable melodies and toe-tapping, syncopated rhythmic exchanges.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2011 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Featuring a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion, Mercury Rising is, in essence, a double fugue that gives all players the opportunity to shine.Program NotesFeaturing a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion, Mercury Rising is,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Collection of Duets for Small Multiple Percussion Set-Ups with Shared Instruments
Mutual Interest was written in recognition of the need for quality percussion duets at the intermediate level for students with limited instrument resources or rehearsal space…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Don't Tell Me!)
A Cha-Cha, groove-oriented piece featuring a "musical argument" between vibraphone and marimba which leads to a heated battle at the end of the tune. Sure to please the crowd!Program NotesThis composition is a ChaCha-like, groove-oriented…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Northern Workshop explores a little toy making workshop in the far northern parts of the globe. The initial footsteps through the snow, a few timid knocks, and a ring of the bell ... then the door opens to a joyful collection of assembly line sounds and song…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ocean's Air is a programmatic piece written to resemble soaring over the ocean, or any body of water from a bird's perspective. It captures the ups and downs that come with it and what animals, boats, and more you would encounter along the way.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Elijah Steele
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An attention grabber from the very beginning. Very catchy melody with the appropriate amount of supporting batterie. Excellent listening, good musical material for the conductor searching for a little lighter sound that challenges the players.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mark Ford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Free and improvisational opening which presents the thematic material for the rest of the piece. Drumming starts the ensuing Allegro, followed by the melody on xylophone, bells, and marimba. Great for an advanced high school or young college ensemble.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pals is a delightful little rudimental snare drum duet featuring flams, 3-, 7-, and 11-stroke rolls, and lots of triplets.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 1:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pavane ‘La Bataille’ is an excellent way to introduce your percussionists to the Renaissance era, as this piece is very typical of the mid-sixteenth century court music. Your audience will appreciate the contrast of this piece with most other pieces written…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tielman Susato, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications