Loud Up de Soca means it's time to fire up the band. Written in a Soca style, “(So)ul of (Ca)lypso," this original and lively chart for steel pan ensemble will delight performers and audiences alike.Program NotesLoud Up de Soca means it's time to fire up the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cuban dancers would describe mambo as "feeling the music," in which sound and movement were merged through the body. This original work features many familiar licks and riffs from several of the famous mambo-artists from the twentieth century. While not…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Our Calypso is an original composition written for steel pan ensemble in celebration of the community of pan players around the world. Easily adaptable for any style pan, this work is an excellent choice for two or more ensembles to combine and perform…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pan Up! was written in the soca-calypso tradition of encouraging listeners to “jump up” when the music is played. As such, it is an energizing number, sure to excite any audience.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 10 Duration: 2:45 Publisher:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Rook to Bishop is written to showcase the musicianship of the beginning orchestra. Using only quarter notes/rests, half notes/rests, and the pitches D, E, F-sharp, G, A, and B, the piece allows each section an opportunity to play the melody. This delightful…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Piece with a Side of Rosin uses only the pitches D, E, F s, G, A, and B to create a memorable exposure to 3/4 time for beginning orchestra. All sections are featured on the melody in this short, fun composition that will contrast with most other pieces…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bradd Parton
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications