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
String Trio Feature
The Baroque Concerto Grosso is an ideal vehicle for strings. In this arrangement, 2 solo violins and cellos play at the medium advanced level and share a musical dialogue, while the orchestra remains at the medium easy to medium level. The…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Harold Popp, Handel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A musical depiction of nature at its most beautiful, The Echo of God's Laughter paints the picture of a sunset over the ocean's tide - at times peaceful & sparkling, at others dramatically violent. Lampl's brilliant scoring is a treat for the ears that…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Kenneth Lampl
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Here is a very fine example of Bach's work; pleasing to the ear and not too difficult. Marked Smooth and Flowing, it distributes the melody gracefully between sections. It's a great way to teach hooked bowing, ensemble playing and more.Program Notesfrom…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Harold Popp, Johann Sebastian Bach
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
Solo Voice Feature
Well, there's no competition out there for this one! It's a Renaissance-sounding French carol for vocal solo with string orchestra, hand drum and finger cymbals. Of course, the singer could be joined by others for a chorus in unison. In any…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Harold Popp
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Solo Feature
A beautiful arrangement of Handel's aria for strings with solo voice or instrument.Program NotesFrom the Opera "Semele"
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 8-8-5-5-5 + 1 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: With…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Harold Popp, Handel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications