Awake is a groove-oriented piece about coming alive, existing, and finding oneself. It explores texture and meter amongst a mostly consistent pulse and simple recognizable melody that pervades the work.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 5…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Austin Franklin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Quartet
ImPULSE is a rhythmically driving percussion quartet based around a quarter note pulse. This pulse grows in intensity until the very end of the piece where it creates the final climax.Program NotesImPULSE for percussion quartet was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Austin Franklin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Flute Feature
A fantastic quartet that stretches the imagination of the listener. With hints of tribal rhythms, this piece will delight all who hear it.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1991 Number of Players: 3 + Solo Flute Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Ernst
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
MVP is a tour-de-force was written for the marimba/violin duo Marimolin. The instruments weave in and out of one another, alternately playing melody and accompanimental roles. A perfect addition to your next chamber recital.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 1992…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Ernst
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Both of these two lovely marimba solos express a sense of nostalgia. The Prelude is a chorale that leaves nearly every aspect of musical interpretation up to the performer. Reverie is a beautiful, lyrical piece filled with grace.Program NotesThe works Prelude…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Austin Franklin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Soft and Easy is the perfect title for this laid back Swing-ballad. This is a wonderful way to introduce young musicians to this iconic Basie style. Once your band can play an accent on the and of one and “fat” (not rushed!!) quarter notes on beats three and…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Terry White
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Trance is a marimba solo filled with rhythmic drive and groove that explores the full dynamic range of the instrument while still maintaining a sense of lightness and subtlety.Program NotesTrance, composed in 2015, is one of my first compositions. There is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Austin Franklin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications