Written in memoriam for a friend and fellow service member who passed too early, Nocturne was premiered in a nearly pitch black space, alluding to the nature of a “nocturne.” While this is not a requirement for all performances, a dimly lit stage, etc. lends…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Andrew Thomson
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
The Shoe Tree • Violet Cactus
Written to celebrate the traditions at Murray State University, Racer One is a delightful two-movement work with beautiful writing for every section of the ensemble.Program NotesRacer One was written for and about Murray State…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mike D'Ambrosio
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications