Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the instruments blend amorphously to form a single sound rather than emphasizing any one instrument.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Almost Perpetual Torque for keyboard percussion trio, is scored for xylophone, vibraphone, and marimba. The three instruments are intertwined in patterns that seem to constantly spiral either upward or downward as if in a constant state of tension or “torque…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Deane
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Tennessee All Star Percussion Ensemble, Arcanical Plains is a driving work for large percussion ensemble filled with ever-evolving, vivid colors.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2021 Number of Players: 12 Duration: 7:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Deane
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Take your students on an exciting musical journey across the vast Arabian desert landscape between ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Foreboding motifs in the lower strings combine with frenetic musical passages reminiscent of a ritual dance that will be sure to…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bryan Sanguinito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Everything but the kitchen sink? This piece requires the players to do some of their own “scavenging” to find and create all of the instruments necessary to perform it. Fairly simple rhythms throughout (limited to quarter notes and eighth notes) make this a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Deane
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Introduce your students to possibly one of the most beautiful and lyrical pieces they have ever performed. Intricate and delicate, this ethereal and almost hypnotic composition exemplifies being overcome with a sense of awe, peace, and wonder while gazing at…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bryan Sanguinito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Attaching such objects as tambourine jingles, guitar string, coins, aluminum packets filled with rice, & rubber erasers, Von Hansen has created a unique work for solo vibraphone, extending the sonic palette and keeping audiences and performers engaged.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Von Hansen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications