Asante is Swahili for “thank you.” Written for the developing percussion ensemble, Asante will introduce young percussionists to syncopated melodic rhythms. Flexible mallet voicing allows for a variety of melodic timbres, accompanied by a traditional African…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Catacombs are defined as a human made system of underground tombs that was originally referred to the tombs of the Appian Way in Rome. The journey ventures into the deep catacombs in search of knowledge and treasure.Program NotesCatacombs are defined as a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Circus Bee is a circus march composed by Henry Fillmore in February 1908. The march is named after an imaginary circus newspaper and reflects Fillmore's personal enthusiasm for the excitement and sounds of the Big Top. Traditionally scored as a technical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Fillmore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A nod to ‘Surf Music’ made popular throughout Hawaii and Southern California in the 1960’s, Cowabunga Rock provides developing performers the opportunity to play mallets and drums alike.Program NotesCowabunga Rock was commissioned in 2019 for the Hawaii Youth…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Joseph Hellmesberger was a late romantic composer best known for his works for chamber groups and operetta. Danse Diabolique, scored for percussion ensemble, is a high-energy dance piece with a dash of devilish flavor.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Hellmesberger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Scored for a large percussion ensemble, Dimensions of a Dream travels through several moods one might experience during trying times, including sections titled Solemn, Chaos, Mourning and Acceptance.Program NotesDimensions of a Dream was commissioned for the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
The Mental Manacles of the Rhythmically Divine is a play on the rhythmically difficult devices that run the course of this 5-minute work from its unsettling beginning to its maniacal ending.Program NotesThe Mental Manacles of the Rhythmically Divine was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in the soca-calypso tradition, Roger That! features melody lines that are traded between different voices. This exciting work for mallet percussion and rhythm section is perfect for any showcase concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2015 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications