Northern Workshop explores a little toy making workshop in the far northern parts of the globe. The initial footsteps through the snow, a few timid knocks, and a ring of the bell ... then the door opens to a joyful collection of assembly line sounds and song…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adapted from the solo vibraphone version that appears in Gottry's "A Christmas Vibe" collection, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel begins in a Gregorian chant-like setting before moving into a laid-back waltz.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2011 Number of Players: 7 + Bass…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
Up beat, happy tune with a soft, quiet middle section. Ideal for sharing music of a traditional holiday celebration. Appropriate for young players, high school and even college during a holiday concert.Program NotesOf Hanukkah was arranged at the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A mallet quartet arrangement of the classic percussion ensemble work, Of Hanukkah features several high-energy moments as well as a beautiful chorale and a brief playful canon and would be an excellent addition for any high school or college percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Open space is a valuable resource, but it is not singularly perceived. Open space can be vast and create a sense of isolation. It can be felt as unending, a necessary but tedious passageway between here and there. Open space can be majestic and beautiful;…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pliplets is a word that originated as an accidental amalgamation of two words in my effort to say "playing triplets" in a rehearsal. As such, in this composition there are triplet figures sprinkled around multiple parts and, with the exception of a slower…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Josh Gottry’s set of seven original solos for developing 4-mallet marimba technique entitled forFOUR, was created to address a demand for quality, introductory 4-mallet keyboard literature. Similarly, this new collection of percussion ensemble accompaniments…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An intriguing work for three players on each side of a 5.0-octave marimba, Prime Numbers is a complex, yet approachable piece that is sure to make a splash on a percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesA commissioned work for three players on each side of a 5…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Puzzle Pieces was written specifically for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. It is a minimalistic work that allows the performers to be part of the composition process.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Quintic, meaning of the fifth degree, is an exploration of the number five within a percussion chamber ensemble. Orchestrated for five players and set in 5/4 or 5/8 throughout, the music weaves a composite melody throughout using a combination of desk bells…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications