for Solo Timpani
Aria, Cayden(ce) and a Swing is a two-movement composition for four timpani. Aria is a slow, lyrical movement with a simple melody involving multiple tuning changes throughout and meant to convey the peace and tranquility of a lullaby. Cayden…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Larry Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Only two mallets are required for the majority of the piece, with four required in the slower middle section. This is a wonderful addition to the existing body of marimba duet literature with the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic interplay between the two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Grassano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Granada, the first movement of his Suite Espanola, represents a guitar serenade that is typical of many works by Albeniz in that is suggests, rather than quotes, rhythms and melodic elements to evoke the Spanish landscape.Program NotesDuring his career, Isaac…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Joshua Smith, Albéniz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for solo percussion and utilizing several instruments, the first movement is a three-voice fugue, challenging the performer to enhance the subject and counter-subject interplay. The second movement, Trio, makes use of the metallic percussion…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Thomas Grassano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rhapsody for Four Timpani by Larry Anderson is medium level solo work for timpani. It combines mixed meters, tempos, and unique techniques to create a fun-filled performance piece that works well for recitals and college juries.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2010…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Larry Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sonata in D is a single movement work in a lively 6/8 folk-dance rhythm. Written originally for keyboard, it is played frequently today on both harp and guitar. Now you can perform this fantastic work on marimba as well.Program NotesMateo de Pérez de Albéniz…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Andrew Dancy, Albéniz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two Dances for Four Timpani features a Salsa movement and a Galop movement. The work is medium-advanced and utilizes many techniques including a salsa bass line, a mambo cowbell pattern, various playing areas and effects and tuning changes. This composition…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Larry Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications