After an ominous opening, The Falcon Ascending takes flight with a blazing syncopated theme that alternates between 3/4 and 2/4. A brief, lush chorale section contrasts the joyride that bookends it, with the piece finishing with the thrilling flight that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Alexander Safford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hypnotic, lyrical and rhythmically meticulous, Less for percussion quartet makes for a singular experience for performers and audiences. The combination of melodic dreamy textures, a scrupulous rhythmic spine, and a delicate sound world offers multiple angles…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alejandro Rutty
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With a title coming from the Vedic god Rudra, the god of the roaring storm and a fierce entity of destruction, the entire quartet is based on the idea of compression, acceleration, and intensifaction. There are even some elements of rock music, which is sure…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These three expressive etudes for 4-mallet low-A marimba - Turnings, Changes, & Pivots - explore common (and uncommon) sticking permutations and stroke types in fresh harmonic setting that encourage a highly musical approach to the instrument.
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Filled with musical and technical challenges, To See is a robust intermediate solo for low-A Marimba that is sure to help performers grow.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications