Jazz Sketches for cello and vibraphone features three movements of contrasting jazz moods. Livin’ In The City, a fast paced driving straight-eighth note feel is a musical description of urban life. Blues Lament is a slow somber dirge using jazz harmony and a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Jarvis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This unique work for 5 timpani and 4 mallets alternates between a relaxed swing feel and a blazing-fast straight-8th 5/4 feel.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Dimitris Papadimitriou
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jericho is the third installment in the Rosewood Bible series, and tells the story of the fall of the so-named Biblical city. The work strives to capture the somewhat laid back pace of this “battle” through a relaxed, jazzy style.Program NotesJericho is the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
From the author of Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook Tom Morgan, comes this jazzy version of Jingle Bells entitled Jingle Jazz. A great piece to feature your percussion ensemble on a holiday concert!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 10-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Jivaro are the indigenous people of northern Peru and Ecuador, living in the tropical rain forests where the Andes mountain range meets the Amazon headwaters. This piece explores their culture from exploring the rain forest to children playing to hunters…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joe Clark is a challenging marimba quartet based on a traditional folk tune. You can hear a recording of the piece on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Percussion Ensemble's CD, “Sketches.”
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 4…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Marek
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Good Christian Men, Rejoice • How Great Our Joy
The Joy Medley combines two Christmas favorites - Good Christian Men, Rejoice and How Great Our Joy - into one celebratory work that is perfect for your next holiday concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An adaptation of the advent hymn "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus," Joy of Every Heart puts an Afro-Cuban spin on the traditional melody and would make a great addition to a holiday percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesAdapted from the 19th-century advent…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Festive romp for large keyboard ensemble and assorted percussion. Reminiscent of an Irish jig. Several style changes throughout. Excellent closer for your next concert!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 12 Duration: 7:15 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An entertaining work originally for piano, this arrangement maintains the same form as the original in its scoring for percussion ensemble. Written for xylophone, vibraphone, 4 marimbas (playable on 2 instruments), triangle, tambourine, bass drum, and crash…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Moszkowski, Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications