The Jivaro are the indigenous people of northern Peru and Ecuador, living in the tropical rain forests where the Andes mountain range meets the Amazon headwaters. This piece explores their culture from exploring the rain forest to children playing to hunters…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun and energetic piece using everyday items. Enjoyable for ensembles of all ages and even more so for the audience.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1997 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 2:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Quintet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for drum cases, voices, and recorded media
How many times in a day do you say a phrase with the word “case” in it? Phrases such as “in any case,” “in that case,” or the most used contingency thought, “just in case,” are spoken more often than you might…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chris Carmean
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Another truly gorgeous arrangement for marimba ensemble. The ensemble of five players can explore the expressive vocal ensemble genre in a manner rarely available.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1984 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 2:35 Publisher: OU Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Monteverdi, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Lovely setting of this classic Irish tune for percussion ensemble. Mario Gaetano has created an emotional, evocative rendition of a beautiful melody.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using instrumentation found in most high school situations, Lost Souls is based on a simple original theme that goes through several transformations, moods and textures. Even though only 5 players are utilized, the piece is still very powerful.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Memories of Santa Fe features a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion with memorable melodies and toe-tapping, syncopated rhythmic exchanges.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2011 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mario Gaetano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Featuring a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion, Mercury Rising is, in essence, a double fugue that gives all players the opportunity to shine.Program NotesFeaturing a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion, Mercury Rising is,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by Dr. Brian A. West and the TCU Percussion Orchestra for the opening of the Van Cliburn Concert Hall in the beautiful new TCU Music Center, Momentum is a fanfare for non-pitched percussion ensemble in surround sound. The piece immerses the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Collection of Duets for Small Multiple Percussion Set-Ups with Shared Instruments
Mutual Interest was written in recognition of the need for quality percussion duets at the intermediate level for students with limited instrument resources or rehearsal space…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications