An exciting quartet for soprano saxophone, clarinet, percussion, and string bass featuring the traditions and practices of the Latin style fused with elements of concert music. A strong feature for the percussionist as well as the ensemble players.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun and accessible piece for the developing marimbist. This two mallet work with band is perfect for the high school or college ensemble wanting to feature a talented percussionist.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 6:45…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This composition evokes the dark, sinister feeling that surrounds Mt. Diablo located in San Francisco. To achieve this feeling, the composition is written in A minor. The piece begins with the thunderous sounds of agitato drumming, followed by the rhythmic…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great duet for the serious marimba and vibe player. The first movement is fairly quick with many time signature changes from triple to duple and back. The second movement is slower and set completely in 6/8. It has a lilting feel about it. The third…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Flute and Vibraphone
A three movement duet for vibraphone and flute that expresses the subtleties of this instrumental combination, Illuminations is a musical mix of traditional and contemporary techniques with challenging ensemble sections and expressive…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Don't Tell Me!)
A Cha-Cha, groove-oriented piece featuring a "musical argument" between vibraphone and marimba which leads to a heated battle at the end of the tune. Sure to please the crowd!Program NotesThis composition is a ChaCha-like, groove-oriented…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief 8-bar battery percussion feature, Seaside Stroll settles into a simple, yet catchy, melody and accompaniment played by the keyboard percussion. This piece is designed to sound complex while remaining simple enough for the developing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful special effects are created throughout this piece meant to emulate the sounds of Middle Eastern music. Exciting, high-energy piece.Program NotesCommissioned by the North Carolina chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Wonderful special effects are…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Changes is organized into three movements: …of time, …of mind, and …of place. The first movement features much unison playing and dialogue between the violin and vibraphone. The second movement explores many of the timbral possibilities of the violin…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In each of his Three Maqamat - Nawa Athar, Nakriz, and Saba Kurd - Meister uses unique techniques in both parts-such as tongue slaps, random key clicks, microtones, and so on to emulate sounds of instruments from other cultures.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1997…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications