Collapse is a challenging, programmatic work for marimba inspired by a dark, heartbreaking play titled "Marybeth."Program Notes<b.Collapse is based on a play entitled Marybeth by Hayley Pugh, set in Colonial America. The play follows the story of a young…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Howley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spanish for "blue stars," Estrellas Azules is a vibraphone solo featuring a lyrical, sweet melody using extended 4-mallet techniques while bringing in the use of the motor. It explores voice leading and phrasing through mallet dampening and pedaling to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jonathan Tirado
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gray is a challenging rondo that grew organically out of an improvisation session. It is designed to reflect the feelings of unsurety that accompany the "gray areas" in life, and can be an emotionally satisfying piece to perform.Program NotesGray is a piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Howley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Solo Marching Snare Drum
This marching snare solo features the “herta” hybrid rudiment in many different aspects through dynamics, stickings, and even musical genres from orchestral styles to traditional rudimental drumming styles most associated in…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jonathan Tirado
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Flute Feature
A fantastic quartet that stretches the imagination of the listener. With hints of tribal rhythms, this piece will delight all who hear it.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1991 Number of Players: 3 + Solo Flute Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Ernst
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
MVP is a tour-de-force was written for the marimba/violin duo Marimolin. The instruments weave in and out of one another, alternately playing melody and accompanimental roles. A perfect addition to your next chamber recital.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 1992…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Ernst
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Combining the two words "quarantine" and "sonatina," Quarantina captures little moments of escape that I used when playing the vibraphone to drown out the uncertain circumstances of our ever-changing world. It symbolizes how one would feel when gazing upon…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jonathan Tirado
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications