Dance of the Immortals
Sarcophagus is a depiction of the dances of the immortals who are not bound by the confines of their tombs. Whispers and chants from the ensemble combine with fast-paced melodies to make this a spooky and exciting addition to a concert…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Leslie Gilreath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece for rudimental snare drum and percussion quartet portrays the unbridled energy and limitless strength of the horse Shadowfax (from "Lord of the Rings.") The enterprising listener will find many representations drawn from this imagery - the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gene Fambrough
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Silent Flower is a lovely trio for recorder (flute), piano, and marimba, which was commissioned by PIARECSION, Hidehiro Nakajima (recorder), Masayuki Nino (marimba), and Kentaro Ajima (piano).
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 9:15…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fanfare for Band
Skybreak opens with a quiet melodic/motivic statement that is repeated and built upon throughout the composition. This is a piece that is fun to play and listen to, a great opener or closer as well as an outstanding contest tune!Program…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
SoCal Gal is a Soca-style tune for young percussion ensembles. Inspired by the songs of Trinidad & Tobago, this ensemble is very playable and tons of fun for both audiences and performers and a perfect addition for concerts or festivals.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Huestis
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Some People's Kids is a set of two short pieces for percussion ensemble each based around a 16-bar melody written by Gottry's two kids.Program NotesSome People's Kids originated as a deal with my children: if they'd each compose a 16-measure melody, I'd use…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the way individual elements of the environment come together in one beautiful landscape, Sonic Portrait captures that essence through sound. The work features two distinct marimba parts, but like a landscape they have a constant dependence on each…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Sam Carullo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to celebrate the life of the composer’s black Labrador retriever, Sophie presents a beautiful, melancholy melody and fills it with lush harmonies and countermelodies.Program NotesSophie was my black Labrador retriever. She was "my girl" and got me…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Jack Stamp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sparklers was commissioned and premiered by Mutsumi Tsuuzaki using Deagan's artist special xylophone no. 266 which has the range of four and half-octaves and was made in 1935 and remodeled in 1962. This version was adapted for 4-octave marimba by the composer…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rick Lawn brings us a funky take on a stretched out blues form with a slippery melody and sophisticated harmonies. All goes according to plan through the melody and alto sax solo. A challenging unison brass soli follows and leads us into a unique musical…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Rick Lawn
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More