Body Lotion is a funny, groovy body percussion piece in a “New Jack Swing Feel”, ending with fast “drum and bass” grooves and breaks. It works great as an encore and is characterized by a wide dynamic range and many different sounds.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A bright and lively composition with all the elements that will make a successful performance, Central Woodlands features interesting writing for all sections and a melodic middle for stylistic contrast.Program NotesA bright and lively composition with all…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Cold Groove is a percussion sextet that does nothing but...well...GROOVE! Each player has a snare drum plus at least one auxiliary instrument to give some textural variety. Filled with tons of visuals, Cold Groove is not only a treat for the ears, but for the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Fellinger's "junky" piece "Don't Talk Trash," oil barrels, buckets, various household bowls, iron pipes tuned, car brake drums, aluminum tubes, and four thunder sheets are all used. You and your students will not only have a blast tracking these "…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the title implies, the piece opens in a grand, expansive manner and builds into the rapid and raucous body of the work. Written to showcase the virtuosity of the woodwind section and the warmth of the brass section, Grand and Rapid gives all the ensemble…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David L. Wells
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
This inventive piece for solo vibraphone and electronics is meant to summon images of various modes of travel, whether walking, flying or riding. With opportunities for improvisation, In-Transit is the perfect vehicle for an aspiring…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Sean Daniels
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Night Music is a lovely, introspective work for solo vibraphone that paints a vivid portrait of a starlit night.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
Instrumentation…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Sean Daniels
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Four identical set-ups make this a fun piece to watch and listen to. Fellinger explores every possible sound one can create through the use of a snare drum, bass drum, and a pair of drum sticks. Each player is required to perform over 20 different techniques…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tantango Dongo was inspired by West African music, with flowing transitions in a minimalistic style and traditional African instrumentation. Wide, desert, sun, drums, and dance: just TANTANGO DONGO.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 4 Duration…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Turtle Waltz is an easy piece for a student ensemble. In the first part the piece is played with hands in the second part with sticks. This piece is fun for the players and audience and is characterized by many modes of attack and visual effects.
Grade…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications