Butchemish-Ragtime
Butchemish Ragtime is a fun and delightful piece by George Tantchev that features a Bulgarian melody set in 15/8!Program NotesButchemish Ragtime is a fun and delightful piece by George Tantchev that features a Bulgarian melody set in 15/8!About the OU…
Style: Percussion
Composer: George Tantchev
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Carilynae
The piano and marimba are equal partners in this intriguing two-movement duet. The first movement is rather slow with many lyrical moments in both parts. The second movement could be characterized as a scherzo with a brisk tempo.Program NotesThe piano and…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Barbara Bennett
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Kure Beach, NC
Not just any day at the beach! Kure Beach, NC features a mysterious opening recalls the fog lifting in the morning and soon changes to an exciting trio of performers frolicking in the waves. Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 9:00…
Style: Percussion, String
Composer: Barbara Bennett
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
La Catedral (Barrios)
Inspired by a visit to the Cathedral of San Jose in Montevideo, the broad, horizontal chords of the andante represent Mangore's impressions of the organist playing Bach chorales in the cathedral. The ensuing allegro symbolizes his leaving the calm, spiritual…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Las Abejas (Barrios)
This piece is an arpeggio etude, originally for guitar, set in a fast-paced 12/8 which showcases the virtuosic qualities of the marimba.Program NotesAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Shadow Boxes
Challenging work that opens the door for interpretation, on the part of the performers and the listeners. Wonderful art piece for the university level ensemble. Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1994 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 10:20 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Barbara Bennett
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Una Limosnita por Amor de Dios (Barrios)
This tremolo etude places the soaring melody in the soprano voice and the persistent ostinato in the lower and middle voices.Program NotesAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the first half…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Nathan Daughtrey, Barrios
Publisher: C. Alan Publications