Using the many different tonalities of the vibraphone, the three-movement Act of Age tells an engaging and exquisite coming of age story. Moments of loose time along with the use of unconventional mallets in the third movement allow for the performers to tell…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Samuel Bang
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from "Carnival of the Animals"
Written for keyboard percussion sextet, Aquarium is an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’ enchanting movement of the same name from The Carnival of the Animals. Musicality is at the forefront as players are challenged with complex,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore, Saint-Saens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Between the Hills was written for The Gap Cluster Intermediate Band Camp. The Gap is a leafy valley full of lush bushland, natural beauty and a rich diversity of wildlife in Brisbane's west, nestled between Mt Coot-tha and Enoggera Hill. This work…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Cohesion is a funky and fun-to-play multiple percussion piece for two performers. The core of the instrument setup is the mirrored placement of bass drum and snare, further augmented by an array of cymbals, toms, and latin percussion instruments. The many…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a musical mobile hanging in a nursery, Cradle Song captures elements of "Beautiful Dreamer" by Stephen C. Foster. Opening opportunities for the ensemble to explore inter-weaving lyrical lines and musical phrasing, Cradle Song is a gentle lullaby…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music
In nuclear physics, the term “critical mass” refers to the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. Critical Mass for 12 player percussion ensemble portrays this idea as it gains, and at times loses its ability to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Downshift is a set of three progressive solos for concert snare - Nerfed, Buffed, & Epic. Each is written to be performed along with the same play-along track.DOWNLOAD ACCOMPANIMENT TRACKProgram NotesDownshift is a set of three progressive solos for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Magic awaits around every corner! Enchantment for percussion quintet is written for a developing percussion ensemble who is ready to explore a deeper level of musicality. With an effective musical story in advance of its simpler technical challenges, this…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imminent Launch is a fun and accessible piece for developing percussion ensemble. Its cinematic action paired with constant groove will hit all the right buttons for students and audience.Program NotesCommissioned by the Hawaii Youth Percussion Ensemble (…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Migaloo (White Whale) is an adult, albino humpback whale who journeys each year from the cold waters of the Antarctic, up the eastern coast of Australia, north to the warm waters of Queensland. The name, Migaloo, in some Indigenous languages means "white…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Claire Petherick
Publisher:
Brolga Music