The piano and marimba are equal partners in this intriguing two-movement duet. The first movement is rather slow with many lyrical moments in both parts. The second movement could be characterized as a scherzo with a brisk tempo.Program NotesThe piano and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The material for Fanfare for the Return of Shadow is derived from Michael Burritt’s composition Shadow Chasers. Using several of the composer’s rhythmic themes for battery and dispersing them throughout the fanfare. This is a fast paced, exciting work for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Not just any day at the beach! Kure Beach, NC features a mysterious opening recalls the fog lifting in the morning and soon changes to an exciting trio of performers frolicking in the waves.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 9:00…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Challenging work that opens the door for interpretation, on the part of the performers and the listeners. Wonderful art piece for the university level ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1994 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 10:20 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to fill a void in accessible duet literature for keyboard percussion, Songs from the Infinite Plane is, in essence, a song book for vibraphone & marimba. Each melodically-driven duet is approximately 2 minutes and could be used in several…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brett Dietz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Déja vu is the phenomenon when an event, situation, or conversation, currently occurring but having never happened before, feels oddly and inexplicably familiar. Vuja De is the exact opposite. It proposes that something that should be familiar, is not, thus…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nicholas Fields
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications