Concert Piece for Timpani & Percussion Ensemble
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
Sprint
Featuring an ensemble’s formidable keyboard technique, this innovative and highly energetic work is truly a 'sprint' to the finish!Program NotesSprint was commissioned by Dr. Blake Wilkins and the Moores School of Music Percussion Ensemble for a premiere…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Rob Smith
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Surge
Focused around swelling chords, driving rhythms, and a highly syncopated and energetic tune, this work constantly gathers momentum until it ends on a rapidly pulsing chord in the upper register of the keyboards.Program NotesSurge was commissioned by Dr. Blake…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Rob Smith
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Voyage, The
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
Were the Whole Realm...
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