Trépak is one of the most celebrated and recognizable works from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker. Based on traditional Ukrainian folk dance melodies, Trépak is a lively classic, great for concerts at any time of the year.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Triology is a follow-up to the popular collection of duets for young percussionists, Duology. The aim was for the music to mature with the students, so these pieces are slightly more challenging than those found in the original duet collection. The book is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These special arrangements for percussion ensemble, featuring traditional carols and modern seasonal favorites fully arranged for 8-12 players, have become standards for Christmas programs throughout the country. The full compliment of keyboard instruments,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Second place winner in the 1988 PAS Percussion Ensemble Composition Contest, Twilight Offering Music incorporates multiple keyboard instruments and a full battery of other percussion instruments. This twenty-eight minute major work will challenge all twelve…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Blake M. Wilkins
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Written for ten percussionists, this intense hard driving composition is a challenge for the more advanced ensemble. Each player uses multiple instruments throughout the piece with the exception of one marimba part.Program NotesCommissioned by the Empire…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo clarinet and wind ensemble, Twitch was premiered at the 2016 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. The excitement from beginning to end is palpable. Even in the calmer sections, fast, syncopated motives are thrown around the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An excellent study in polyrhythms, pitting quintuplets against triplets against syncopated sixteenth note patterns. Requires independence among all players. All keyboard parts require 4-mallet technique. Great challenge!Program NotesTwo Antiphonal Portraits…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The highly improvisatory first movement contrasts wonderfully with the rhythmic and fast paced second movement design. A challenge for your percussion ensemble that can't be passed up.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1996 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 7:20…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Steinohrt demonstrated his keen grasp of the keyboard percussion possibilties in his first Two Movements. This work expands on the first, developing timbral ideas among glockenspiel, xylophone, two vibraphones, and four marimbas (optional bass). Contrasting…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
William Steinohrt
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Playable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible, high-energy work that you won't want to miss!Program NotesPlayable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications