(My Favorite Purple) Prickly Pear is a battery septet that features diverse styles of drumming are included, from traditional rudimental, drum-set, and contemporary hybrid, to Afro-Cuban hand drumming. Additionally, some modern minimalist-cascara rhythms, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Andy Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Derived from the Spanish word "adelante," meaning "forward," Adelant is a sextet for 2 vibes, 2 marimbas, piano, and percussion that seeks to create a cinematic & immersive listening experience for both the audience and performers.Program NotesAdelant is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ivan Mendoza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Tennessee All Star Percussion Ensemble, Arcanical Plains is a driving work for large percussion ensemble filled with ever-evolving, vivid colors.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2021 Number of Players: 12 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Deane
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Employing some very unusual "instruments"(i.e. anchor chains, garden weasel) At the Dawn of War is a very emotional work born from an idea to write a piece about a day of war and then interrupted by the events of 9/11. A challenging piece for even the most…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kevin Erickson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Autumn Rhythm is a contemporary percussion quintet written for Kevin Hendricks and the ETSB percussion ensemble. This work focuses on different syncopations and grooves that should layer together to create an interesting sonic experience. This work is scored…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Wimberley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Bad Timing blasts through an exciting mix of rhythmic complexity, odd time grooves, and flashy keyboard playing. This challenging work will demand a high degree of ensemble cohesion while engaging audiences with its bombastic sonic palette.Program NotesPacked…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An earth-shaking percussion ensemble for 10 players that grooves in 7/4? Got it. Soaring mallet melodies punctuated by jagged rhythmic counterpoint? Absolutely. Solos featuring Snare, Djembe, Bongos, and Timpani so you can "give the drummer some"? You're…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Larry Lawless
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Barbarossa is a dramatic and exciting intermediate level piece for 11 players. It introduces multiple alternative playing techniques and will develop a strong and innate sense of 12/8 time in the performers.Program NotesBarbarossa is inspired by the make-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Black Widow is a unique, colorful, and challenging work for solo snare drum accompanied by marimba quartet that is perfect for showcasing your technical and musical chops on your next performance.Program NotesBlack Widow is a chamber percussion ensemble for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bradley Baird
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Chapel Further Down is a keyboard-forward piece inspired by various sites of historic importance throughout the British isles. In many cases, there is a small church or chapel featured secondarily, set off to the side as a seeming afterthought to a castle…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications