...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. It is a showy, rudimental-inspired solo with a simple 4-mallet marimba ostinato that adds an extra level of groove.Program Notes...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
...all things hastened back to Unity uses Greek philosopher Xenophanes' quote as a basis for its structure and motivic development. From an eight measure chord progression and a single arpeggiation pattern come all melodic and rhythmic material for the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Not intended to be a programmtic work, but rather to paint a picture of landscape - perhaps a lush, colorful swamp darkened by the canopy of trees, but with sunlight intermittently shining gaining entry as one travels through. These pockets of light are…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece opens freely with a quick 32nd note pattern to be repeated ad lib with written dead strokes to be interspersed throughout. Out of this section comes a more structured multi-meter section (4/4, 7/4, 5/4, 6/4) before settling in 10/8. Independent…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Breakout RGV is a unique and exciting piece for 10 players that fits lyrical melodies, ethereal soundscapes, and heavy asymmetric grooves all within 5 minutes. The music constantly builds to a climactic and virtuosic ending sure to have the audience bouncing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free, improvisatory opening, Choice moves into a rhythmically exciting dance-like section in 6/8. The performer is required to play polyrhythms between the hands as if the music can’t decide whether it is in 6/8 or 2/4. It then dies down into a final…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Sextet Feature
High energy piece with much interplay within the soloist group and between the soloists and the band.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: Standard + 6 Duration: 12:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With Soloist…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 6 Solo Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Traditional Latin rhythms comprise this ostinato-based piece. Player 1 acts as a soloist throughout, though the other players have improvisation opportunities as well. Includes CD accompaniment.Program NotesOne of the first pieces to notate conga technique.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the multiple drum configurations employed by some North Indian table players, Conga Tarang takes advantage of the melodic potential of six congas.Program NotesThe use of tarang in the title is a distant reference to the multiple drum configurations…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications