This intermediate marimba solo serves as a wonderful introduction to polytonality for the performer and audience alike. While not too technically challenging, Awake & Resting requires a great deal of musical nuance.Program NotesAwake & Resting, for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Breaking Their Hold is a bold and aggressive work for orchestra. The intense percussion and dramatic themes are sure to move any audience.Program NotesBreaking Their Hold is a bold and aggressive work for orchestra. The intense percussion and dramatic themes…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Consolation is chorale-like and passionately evokes the emotions one endures when they find a source of comfort in a time of suffering or grief. Representing the complex emotions of the human condition, Consolation juxtaposes moments of quiet solace, building…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Duo Dichotomy is written for 4.3-octave marimba with optional notes of a 5-octave marimba. Listen for the two "dichotomies" of the piece - the two central tonalities (B-flat minor and F-sharp minor) and the contrast between five-note and four-note rhythms.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
to the Superstition Mountains
The Superstition Mountains of central Arizona are home to the fabled Lost Dutchman’s gold mine. Expedition depicts an exciting adventure into this unforgiving wilderness. Each section of the band will find opportunities to shine…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Alan Schmitz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Finlandian Celebration is an uplifting and exciting work for youngwinds and percussion. The single movement work pays homage to the theme written by Jean Sibelius' timeless work, Finlandia.Program NotesA Finlandian Celebration is an uplifting and exiting…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With its haunting melodies and rhythmic drive, The Oredock Legends is an exciting work capturing past spirit of the iron industry of Wisconsin. Commissioned by young musicians, for young musicians, this work is educational, but filled with musicality and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Noah D. Taylor
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ride the waves and explore life under the sea in this 3-minute work for solo low-A marimba.Program NotesUnderwater Adventure is written for a 4.3-octave marimba. The piece is fairly simple, but it provides certain challenges for the performer. This piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications