Christopher Nelson’s O Waly Waly is a new setting of the tune more commonly known as “The Water is Wide.” Utilizing fresh orchestration and several solo moments throughout, the original melody is presented in several keys and textures, all evoking a sense of…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Nelson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With a title coming from the Vedic god Rudra, the god of the roaring storm and a fierce entity of destruction, the entire quartet is based on the idea of compression, acceleration, and intensifaction. There are even some elements of rock music, which is sure…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
These three expressive etudes for 4-mallet low-A marimba - Turnings, Changes, & Pivots - explore common (and uncommon) sticking permutations and stroke types in fresh harmonic setting that encourage a highly musical approach to the instrument.
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Filled with musical and technical challenges, To See is a robust intermediate solo for low-A Marimba that is sure to help performers grow.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Christopher Nelson's lush and colorful setting of the folk song "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" grabs hold of your heart and doesn't let go until the final notes of the piece. Masterful orhestration and innovative, yet sensitive treatment of the original folk song…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Christopher Nelson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by South Indian Carnatic music and the percussion works of Xenakis, Xati is an exciting yet sophisticated tambourine quintet, filled with polyrhythms and primitivism.Program NotesIn the spring of 2007 I spent two months listening to South Indian…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications