The three selections in this transcription adapt extremely well to the marimba and, in turn, showcase many of the virtuosic four-mallet techniques found in contemporary marimba literature, such as close-interval sticking and arpeggios/scales involving all…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Paganini, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
With hints of the medieval, Childgrove has everything a developing band could want. Several solo and tutti sections allow for players to explore their musicianship while melodies and countermelodies flow throughout the band.Program NotesCommissioned by The…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Frederick Speck
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
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