Xylophone/Glockenspiel Feature
The Big Bob Special is a rag for solo xylophone/glockenspiel and percussion quartet. The tempo sets a brisk pace for the performance of this work. Intricate xylophone runs will make this an interesting work for most keyboard…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Christmas Overture is a joyful medley of Christmas carols for large percussion orchestra. Orfaly's masterful arrangements are sectionalized and may be trimmed to make the piece shorter. The featured carols are "O Christmas Tree,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “We…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
25 Roll Etudes for the Developing Timpanist
The timpani roll is arguably one of the most important functions of a timpanist performing in an ensemble. The ability to provide a sustained and controlled “long tone,” for often long durations of time, is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
This is a challenging work for the solo timpanist. Pitch changes and extreme expression are some of the demanding characteristics found in this piece.Program NotesDivertissement by Alex Orfaly was the 2nd Place Winner of the 2001 Percussive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This medium-tempo pop bossa chart is reminiscent of the music of the Pat Metheny Group. Despite the complex harmonies and challenging syncopated rhythms, this piece has been described as having a light, airy, and “chill” feel to it. The dynamic hook of the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Improvvisato Contrasto is a work for solo timpani that is intended to be performed as if being improvised. Symphonic influences are apparent in the piece with nods to Debussy's La Mer and Puccini's Madame Butterfly.Program NotesImprovvisato Contrasto is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing, New Age, and contemporary hymn.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing, New Age, and contemporary hymn.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing, New Age, and contemporary hymn.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joyful Tidings, Book 1 is a collection of traditional Christmas melodies arranged with modern and/or jazz harmonies. Seven titles cover a variety of styles and tempos, including jazz waltz, samba, up-tempo swing, 5/4 swing, New Age, and contemporary hymn.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Stempien & Turner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications