with CD Accompaniment
A fast paced, rhythmic gem. The timpanist has the opportunity to perform complex, strictly metered rhythms as well as some rubato sections of free playing. The score calls for extensive hand drumming techniques, and for various…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Stephen Ridley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
DOWNLOAD ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTA fast paced, rhythmic gem. The timpanist has the opportunity to perform complex, strictly metered rhythms as well as some rubato sections of free playing. The score calls for extensive hand drumming techniques, and for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Stephen Ridley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Barbarossa is a dramatic and exciting intermediate level piece for 11 players. It introduces multiple alternative playing techniques and will develop a strong and innate sense of 12/8 time in the performers.Program NotesBarbarossa is inspired by the make-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With hints of the medieval, Childgrove has everything a developing band could want. Several solo and tutti sections allow for players to explore their musicianship while melodies and countermelodies flow throughout the band.Program NotesCommissioned by The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Metallic Percussion Ensemble
Communion Prayer is a lush and meditative piece that will provide a breath of fresh air for performers, teachers, and audiences alike. Stretching performers to obtain mastery over touch and balance, while still providing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Bruce
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dance Toccata combines continuous rhythmic motion, varied textures and colors, and motives imbued with strong dance-like features in a work that is energetic and bold. Though the underlying current of pulsation is hardly ever interrupted, there are also…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sprightly and full of life from the start, Fanfara dazzles the ears with quick syncopations being passed around the ensemble at a dizzying rate. These short, syncopated figures occasionally fade to the background, allowing for longer, more lyrical lines to…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasia on a Russian Hymn is based on the popular choral work 'Salvation is Created.' The simple, strong, arching melody from this Ukranian chant creates the backdrop for this contemporary setting which employs the broad color palette of the woodwinds and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantasia on a Southern Hymn Tune is based on 'My Shepherd Will Supply My Need' from Southern Harmony. In this setting, the music weaves a gentle, rocking melodic figure that builds in strength before receding once again to gentle calmness. Though a concise…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This challenging programmatic work requires all mallet players to have 4-mallet technique. Set primarily in 12/8 and 9/8, Ridley incorporates hip sounds and rhythms throughout.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 9 Duration: 3:50 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stephen Ridley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications