This composition evokes the dark, sinister feeling that surrounds Mt. Diablo located in San Francisco. To achieve this feeling, the composition is written in A minor. The piece begins with the thunderous sounds of agitato drumming, followed by the rhythmic…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Group Dynamics is a high energy melodic rock chart that features the guitarist in your band in a nod to the famous Pat Metheny Group. Hittin' hard from the outset, this chart also provides great opportunities to show off a strong drummer as well, both with…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Ric Flauding
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
(Don't Tell Me!)
A Cha-Cha, groove-oriented piece featuring a "musical argument" between vibraphone and marimba which leads to a heated battle at the end of the tune. Sure to please the crowd!Program NotesThis composition is a ChaCha-like, groove-oriented…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in 1993, this piece has long been a staple in the solo marimba repertoire. Based in A minor, of thoughts and thinking gives the performer plenty of freedom for interpretation. It begins and ends with full, lush chorale sections. The middle section is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Antonio Lymon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
8 Festive Holiday Arrangements for 2 or 4-Mallet Marimba…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief 8-bar battery percussion feature, Seaside Stroll settles into a simple, yet catchy, melody and accompaniment played by the keyboard percussion. This piece is designed to sound complex while remaining simple enough for the developing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kandis Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This funky horn-driven chart weaves in and out of the boundaries with winding chromatic lines and high energy accompaniment. Solo space for tenor sax, trombone, and guitar, and the drums get several smaller opportunities, too. Trumpet range is written to high…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Paul Baker, Ric Flauding
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More