Named after a 70’s album by the group, Kool & The Gang, Wild & Peaceful was written for and dedicated to saxophonist Joseph Lulloff. Lulloff is a saxophonist equally adept at playing energetic, jazzy and rhythmic as well as with beautiful lyricism—…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed with four clear sections, with the quarter note at either 84 or 144, each part is linked together very musically. A complete spectrum of dynamic ranges are explored throughout, with softer moments at the beginning and a driving section to end the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary Gilroy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Adapted from the second movement of Calissi’s solo marimba work “Windsong,” Windsong 2.0 adds a second marimba part for a tour-de-force showpiece for two percussionists. The fast-paced piece features shifting complex meters, paying tribute to the composer’s…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Tempus Fugit percussion group, Winged Chariot features a balanced ensemble of pitches and non-pitched percussion to create a work of both vigor and drive.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written as a pops percussion ensemble piece, Winged Victory pays homage to the funky theme from the movie, “Rocky.” Your students and your audiences will love it!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Exquisite arrangement for xylophone feature and marimba ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 6 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet Category: Percussion
Instrumentation
Solo Xylophone Marimba 1 Marimba 2 Marimba 3 Marimba 4 (4.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
MacDowell, Dan Armstrong
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Electric Bass Feature
Electric bass in the context of a contemporary percussion ensemble piece - WOW! The possibilities are endless for the programming of this piece. Many changing meters and quick exchanges between soloist and ensemble.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Glenn Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This rhythmically exciting work was created using just four sound sources - wood, metal, skin, and foot stomps - and can be played with as few as three or as many as twenty or more percussionists.Program NotesThis rhythmically exciting work was created using…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A three-movement ode to American radio, Wooden Triptych constantly "flips" through and combines a variety of musical genres in a way listeners are sure to enjoy! The work can be performed by a variety of instruments, offering groups several ways to perform it…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Woodwork is a rhythmically exciting work for marimba quartet and cajón. The marimba parts can be performed on two 5-octave instruments, reducing the amount of gear required.Program NotesWoodwork is playable on two marimbas—one 4.3-octave and one 5.0-octave.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications