These four settings for solo organ showcase Zaninelli's versatility - whether scoring for organ, choir, or wind orchestra, he will win your heart.Program NotesUntil 2010 had written only one work for organ. Thanks to the gentle prodding of renowned organist…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a nice short jazz feature that is loads of fun to play and very pleasant to the ear. Dampening is left completely up to the performer. Pair this with another of Jeff Hunter’s solo vibraphone pieces for your next recital.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1996…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Hunter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece is constructed entirely from the Scriabin six note scale (F, B, Eb, A, D, G) and its transposition up one step. Requires good four-mallet technique and is perfect for student or faculty recitals. The title Nibaircs was derived from the name of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Hunter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a lovely new age vibraphone feature in a perpetual motion setting. Constant eighth notes and triplets keep the forward momentum throughout. Pedal indications are provided. Check out Lisa Rogers recording of Paint Me A Sky.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Hunter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shadow Ridge Rag • The River • Flash…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(1) SHADOW RIDGE RAG - A spirited dance with infectious syncopation and some charming harmonic surprises. (2) THE RIVER - An elegant new setting of a lovely English folk song. (3) FLASH and DASH - A showy, extroverted piece filled with energy and unexpected…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Toccata Espressiva is a concert work for organ. The forceful opening is for pedals only and is marked "quasi recitativo." Then, without preparation, the toccata theme (played only on the manuals) appears. It develops and evolves into an espressivo middle…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Like Hunter’s other vibraphone works, Washing Machine Blues is extremely idiomatic and fun to play. It is based on the typical 12-bar blues progression, but has an interesting variation on this progression in the “B” section.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1991…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Hunter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications