Every harmonic and melodic element in this work was derived from the chorale, Jesu, wahres Brot des Lebens from Bach’s Cantata, Schmuke dich, o liebe Seele (BWV 180) including the initial statement of the chorale in its original form. This work is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Soca is a song and dance genre directly related to Calypso. Singer Lord Shorty’s ‘Soul Calypso’ (abbreviated to ‘So-Ca’) described the sound which mixed elements of soul and disco drum features with funk, mid-tempo ska and traditional calypso.Program NotesA…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
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
This piece is based on George Gershwin's Rhythm Changes, opening with a 4-bar groove introduction, followed by two complete choruses of the standard 32-bar form. The xylophone part features the melodic material with the bells overlaying a harmonically-based…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Steller's Jay uses the chord progression from Charlie "Bird" Parker's tune "Bird Blues," which is a complex adaptation of the 12-bar blues. The underlying groove is derived from a New Orleans' Second Line feel, incorporating a secondary jazz element, but…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Thanks for Listening is a thoughtful duet for marimba and vibraphone that encourages us to listen and be open to one another.Program NotesI started to write this duet in August of 2019, gradually refining it over the course of several months before completing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A three-movement piece for vibraphone and marimba duo, This One Day simply and creatively depicts three different periods in what could be any given day - Morning Breeze, Afternoon Nap, & Evening Stroll.Program NotesA three-movement piece for vibraphone…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
This concerto is truly an exciting and challenging work for the soloist including virtuosic material on both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. This work will captivate any audience with its musical contrasts and fascinate…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Transitions is a concerto that is truly an exciting and challenging work for the soloist including virtuosic material on both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. This work will captivate any audience with its musical contrasts and fascinate them…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Unintended Consequence starts with a simple, four-note motive and proceeds to take the listener on several twists and turns. This exciting work is perfect for an advanced high school or college ensemble concert.Program NotesUnintended Consequence starts with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications