Almost Perpetual Torque for keyboard percussion trio, is scored for xylophone, vibraphone, and marimba. The three instruments are intertwined in patterns that seem to constantly spiral either upward or downward as if in a constant state of tension or “torque…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Deane
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Tennessee All Star Percussion Ensemble, Arcanical Plains is a driving work for large percussion ensemble filled with ever-evolving, vivid colors.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2021 Number of Players: 12 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Deane
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Berserker is an aggressive and heavy work written for advanced solo marimba and accompanied by a supporting ensemble of 5 percussionists. While not directly programmatic, the atmosphere, title, and challenge to the soloist are reflective of Japanese artist…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Heavily influenced by the Charles Bukowksi poem "We Must," Bright Light-Dark Shadows explores the ideas of light and dark through inventive textures and moods.Program NotesComposed in the spring of 2016, Bright Light-Dark Shadows is heavily influenced by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title refers to the unstoppable Dreadnought model battleship that dominated naval combat in the early 20th century by the Royal Navy. While not directly programmatic, the work depicts various imagery of a Dreadnought ship moving through the Pacific Ocean…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed for the CAn-Duo percussion duo, Machina No. 1 is a challenging multiple percussion duo that combines traditional notation with sections of performer improvisation. This challenging work showcases lyricism, powerful grooves, performer creativity, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Post-Sunrise is a flowing, post-rock style quintet scored for Glockenspiel/Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone, two Marimbas, and Djembe/Ankle Bells. The work was composed during the summer of 2014 during a one-month, bed-ridden, recovery from surgery.
Grade Level:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Everything but the kitchen sink? This piece requires the players to do some of their own “scavenging” to find and create all of the instruments necessary to perform it. Fairly simple rhythms throughout (limited to quarter notes and eighth notes) make this a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Deane
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commonly known as incomprehensible, esoteric, technological jargon, Technobabble is a short, challenging, & energy fueled keyboard duet that explores sections of intense grooving dissonance contrasted with tonal relief. This work uses many color tones,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications