Written for the intermediate marimba soloist, Cascade Effect is the perfect opportunity to showcase a soloist while still challenging the percussion trio. With optional opportunities for improvisation and the intertwining of all four percussion parts, this…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The concept of the cascade effect refers to the impact one event has on multiple related events. In this piece, the cascade effect refers to both the movement of thematic material as the mallets cascade across the marimba, as well the continuous flow of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With a mysterious and improvisatory opening transitioning into a bombastic rhythmic section, this piece captures the force and energy of a hurricane.Program NotesThis work is scored for fourteen percussionists and describes the force and energy of a hurricane…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ready Player 4 is a collection of quartets designed to elevate the playing level of your percussionists by introducing students to ensemble playing as well as several new techniques, like thumb rolls, crush buzzes, muted triangle, etc. that they might not be…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Amanda Sycamore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
Recitative and Scherzo is a celebration of the view of percussion instruments in their own right as musical instruments.Program NotesRecitative and Scherzo was commissioned and premiered by Ronald Horner with the Percussion Ensemble of Indiana…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Multi-Percussion Feature
A spirited multi percussion feature with mallet ensemble. With contrasting sections of mysterious melodies and rhythmic ferocity, this work has it all.Program NotesShadows is based on a poem of the same name by Stanley Leonard: Moon…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Tempus Fugit percussion group, Winged Chariot features a balanced ensemble of pitches and non-pitched percussion to create a work of both vigor and drive.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Stanley Leonard
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications