Mandala in Funk
Solo Percussion Feature The piece is titled to reflect the two energies in the work: 1) the chanting monks of Tibet and 2) the Funk Music of New Orleans. 5 movements: “Meditation in Mambo’ (uses the mambo beat pattern), “Voodoo Chant” (inspired by a Dr. John…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Wendy Mae Chambers
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Mbira
The mbira is the classic instrument of Zimbabwe, with an entire musical genre developed around it. This work is work is based off of the traditional character of the instrument.Program NotesThe mbira is the classic instrument of Zimbabwe, with an entire…
Style: Percussion
Composer: David Hahn
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Twelve Squared
A Voodoo Tone Poem in Memory of John Cage Twelve Squared is a voodoo tone poem in eleven movements. Each movement is about 4 minutes. The last movement is 4'33" of lots of sound (in tribute to Cage's 4'33" of silence). Voodoo drumming is used to call forth…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Wendy Mae Chambers
Publisher: C. Alan Publications