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
Even in the hands of a child, a piece of paper with the simple outline of a figure can become an amazing artistic creation. A coloring sheet is, in its simplicity, a wealth of possibilities. This is the concept behind the composition of this percussion duet.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exploration of short and long sounds in a rhythmically captivating orchestration, Dot Dash is creatively-conceived work that allows for flexible instrumentation and ensemble size options. Pairing pitched and non-pitched instruments, this work turns a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
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
This piece was written by Josh Gottry to give two individuals, using limited instrumentation, the opportunity to truly create one unified performance. The title, In Tandem, comes simply from the composer's desire to force the two players to work in close…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An intriguing work for three players on each side of a 5.0-octave marimba, Prime Numbers is a complex, yet approachable piece that is sure to make a splash on a percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesA commissioned work for three players on each side of a 5…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Percussion Feature
This concerto is truly an exciting and challenging work for the soloist including virtuosic material on both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. This work will captivate any audience with its musical contrasts and fascinate…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Transitions is a concerto that is truly an exciting and challenging work for the soloist including virtuosic material on both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. This work will captivate any audience with its musical contrasts and fascinate them…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Woodwork is a rhythmically exciting work for marimba quartet and cajón. The marimba parts can be performed on two 5-octave instruments, reducing the amount of gear required.Program NotesWoodwork is playable on two marimbas—one 4.3-octave and one 5.0-octave.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title of this work, Zig Zag, is derived from two of its more obvious formal or structural elements. These contrasting ideas don’t necessarily connect intuitively to the primary theme, potentially giving the audience the sense that the piece is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications