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
with Spoken Voice
The percussion lay down a groove for this work with solo voice that can also stand alone as a great ensemble work.Program NotesText by M.B. Hanrahan Invitation stands. Driven to a foreign land and dropped from the sky, through a hole in your…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith, Hanrahan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Pillars is a four-movement suite inspired by the book "Hope for the Flowers." Scored for alto saxophone and multi-percussion, the work will be appreciated by a wide variety of audiences, including children's concerts and student/professional recitals.
Grade…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Kenneth Broadway
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Arabic for dance, Raqs is a single-movement work for alto saxophone and djembe (or similar hand drum). The work represents two individuals dancing with abandon and passion, at times dancing together and at times reacting to one another’s movements.Program…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Kenneth Broadway
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