Use this unique book to enhance the type of musical intelligence expected from today’s percussionist.ACCESS DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTSProgram NotesThe Book of Percussion Audition Music for the 21st Century is designed for multiple purposes. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The only true method for teaching percussion based on the Common Elements Approach. Absolutely essential information for all teachers. A new day of teaching percussion has just begun. Perfect for your college percussion methods class. Already adopted by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This percussion sextet written predominantly in 6/4 phrases in alternating bars of 5/8 and 7/8. The 6/4 motivic development blends and creates a rhythmic tension against the 2-3-2-2-3 beaming. A rhythmic motif of sixteenth notes on the “two” groupings drive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Varner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Only two mallets are required for the majority of the piece, with four required in the slower middle section. This is a wonderful addition to the existing body of marimba duet literature with the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic interplay between the two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Grassano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a contemporary ensemble that features a wide range of colors and textures based around a Rondo form using as many variants on “Seven” as possible. Each performer plays a tambourine giving lots of opportunity for various tambourine technical work. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Varner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for solo percussion and utilizing several instruments, the first movement is a three-voice fugue, challenging the performer to enhance the subject and counter-subject interplay. The second movement, Trio, makes use of the metallic percussion…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Thomas Grassano
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
A lighthearted xylophone solo with mallet ensemble that will showcase the xylophonist and keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 3 + Solo Xylophone Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
Steppin' 'Round is a lighthearted solo with band that will showcase the xylophonist and keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1998 Number of Players: Standard + 1 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A lighthearted xylophone solo that will showcase keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The slow and melodious nature of this arrangement really show off the expressive qualities of the instruments. Perfect for any level of mallet ensemble.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications