Coventry Carol starts with unison bells, vibraphone, and chimes answered by the warmth of harmonized marimbas. After some harmonic variations early in this arrangement, the piece ends with the traditional carol in a big, richly orchestrated final verse.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Deck the Halls was arranged for the Kansas City Youth Percussion Ensemble Christmas Mallet Ensemble and is part of a series of Yuletide arrangements. This crowd-pleasing rendition features the use of bells, chimes, vibraphone, xylophone, and marimbas.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This straightforward arrangement of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing gives equal opportunity to each & every player to shine.Program NotesThis straightforward arrangement of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing gives equal opportunity to each & every player to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mendelssohn, Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Jericho is the third installment in the Rosewood Bible series, and tells the story of the fall of the so-named Biblical city. The work strives to capture the somewhat laid back pace of this “battle” through a relaxed, jazzy style.Program NotesJericho is the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Kiraka’s Lullaby strives to capture the melancholy truth of the life and death struggle that constitutes everyday life in that country. Beginning with what could best be described as a “death toll”, the piece conveys an overwhelming sense of loss and sorrow,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Designed to simulate a rainstorm, Rainfall employs a variety of nontraditional techniques in order to reproduce certain timbres, such as finger snaps or leg-patting. Audience participation is also encouraged to enhance the effect in this slightly minimalistic…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Revelation strives to capture the danger, chaos, and contrasting beauty of the second coming of Christ, resulting in a multi-themed work that shifts as quickly from one motif to the next as each aspect of Armageddon is revealed.Program NotesThe Rosewood Bible…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Adam Miller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Suite Americana combines techniques used in contemporary solo marimba and solo vibraphone literature. The styles and harmonies in the suite are those found in American music. The piece is suitable for high school solo competitions as well as college undergrad…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tempest Black depicts a typical Spring thunderstorm, as we are likely to see in Kansas. The piece offers contrasts in tempos, moods, and extensive rhythmic interplay between the 7 players.Program NotesTempest Black was composed for Shawnee Mission South High…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications