from Quatre Pièces Caractéristiques, Op. 5, No. 2
Caprice à la Boléro combines a driving rhythmic undercurrent with lyrical melodicism, and as a marimba duet allows the performers to have a turn at each. Despite the division of labor, the virtuosity of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Clara Schumann, Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fascinating composition with constantly shifting roles among the three players. Dynamics are indicated by the size of notehead as opposed to traditional dynamic notation. Rim shots are indicated by accents. Accents are passed from player to player in a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.B. Smith, Tipei
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on Josquin Desprez's motet Tu Pauperum Refugium, this work begins with soul-settling chords, then moves off into the complex polyphony Josquin perfected 500 years ago. A beautiful arrangement for band.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players:…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Josquin, Gordon Brock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications