Written for string orchestra with optional percussion ensemble & rhythm section, Chimera No. 3 was inspired by a fire-breathing creature from Greek mythology, often depicted as part lion, part goat, and part serpent. In this programmatic work, the Chimera…
Style:
String
Composer:
Doug Wallace
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Octavius is a highly technical solo that explores the octave interval (hence the name) and is suitable for the advanced high school or college marimbist. A slow chorale in the middle gives both the audience and performer a rest from repetitions of flashy runs…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Andrew Thomson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
II. Scherzo
A lyrical, engaging, and melodically rich piece of music that captures the essence of Russian folk melodies, String Quartet No. 2 - II. Scherzo offers a unique opportunity for percussionists to perform 19th-century chamber music from one of “The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alexander Borodin, Michael Crawford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications