Dance-like romp in 12/8 with rhythmic excitement throughout. Great transition from marching season to concert band season. Perfect for high school ensembles and college ensembles.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 8+ Duration: 4:25 Publisher:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
This piece is a play on the timpani solo excerpts from Beethoven's 9th Symphony, second movement. The characteristic dotted rhythms of the opening timpani solo are accompanied with groove music of hand drummed sounds in the accompaniment…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A short concert opener for advanced percussion ensemble, A Little D 'n' A explores fun techniques using muted and open sounds and allows for bluesy improvisation in the keyboard instruments. Fast and furious, this is a showy piece for your next concert.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary Gilroy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the hymn Lasst uns erfreuen, Alleluia is a joyous duet for organ and timpani, perfect for any church service or recital. The melodic timpani part is rather challenging with pitch changes required throughout. This piece will be enjoyed by audiences…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
And the Time Is is a poignant work for SATB choir and percussion ensemble featuring the beautiful words of Samuel Hazo, Sr.Program NotesAnd the Time Is is a poignant work for SATB choir and percussion ensemble featuring the beautiful words of Samuel Hazo, Sr.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Looking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look no further! Innovative use of the auxiliary percussion instruments to support the rest of the ensemble. PLAY IT!Program NotesLooking for a nice pops piece with which to end your concert? Look…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Winstead
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the help of an ocean drum, Leander Kaiser creates a soundscape reminiscent of taking a trip on the high seas in this delightful percussion sextet.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 11:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Processional weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opening with a short rolled mallet section, this piece quickly moves into a fast and rhythmic romp for the entire ensemble. Memorable melodies are masterfully accompanied by an underlying pulse in the battery.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This pieces is a series of vignettes inspired by Barbara Kingsolver's novel, "The Poisonwood Bible," which narrates a combination of fictional and historical events in the first days of independence in the Congo. Three sections: "Kilanga Village," "The Goat…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David T. Childs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications