Based on the hymn, Faith of our Fathers, this haunting, unique work for 8 percussionists, flute, English horn and piano perfectly captures the idea of faith giving us the strength to persevere in times of hardship.Program NotesThis work is taken from the hymn…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gabe Musella, Armando Rodriguez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
A thrilling work for timpani and percussion ensemble that highlights the tonal abilities of the timpani as well as the technical skills needed to perform this often overlooked member of the percussion section. Don't miss this winner of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Allen Houston
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imagine strolling down a busy downtown boulevard in the middle of the 20th century. Streetlights shining. Car horns honking. This is exactly the feel of Katie’s new work Play that Swing.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This two-movement concert vibraphone work utilizes many intriguing harmonies. The first movement is slow and free leaves a lot of room for interpretation, while the second movement is constantly moving with sixteenths and a wide range of articulations.
Grade…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Armando Rodriguez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reinforce simple sixteenth note rhythms with this infectious Latin style piece from Katie O’Hara LaBrie. The title of course is a play on the Kodály counting system for sixteenth notes and Katie has included teaching materials to help your student, but more…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Imagine being in the midst of a blizzard. Snow swirling and blowing everywhere! Then suddenly, out of nowhere… BOOM! It’s Thundersnow! This new work for string orchestra is sure to excite and impress both students and audiences alike!
Grade Level: 2.5…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Looking for something to contrast everything else on your recital? Try Timbre-Space-Time. This is a rather free and improvisatory piece with unique notation and effects, such as feathered beaming and glissandi.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1991 Number of Players…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Armando Rodriguez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Voyage is a unique piece, in that it requires the performers to move to different instruments throughout the performance. Two sets of parts are included: one set for the individual players to practice with and one set to be placed at each instrument…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Allen Houston
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on the hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," this work for 13 percussionists and piano opens very mysteriously, but quickly moves into a section of driving 16ths. The hymn tune is very subtle throughout until a brief choral interlude in the middle of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Allen Houston
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications