Inspired by the image of a wild-looking cockatoo rising, phoenix-like, from the bell of a saxophone, this 3-movement work for alto sax and marimba perfectly captures the diverse personalities of such a creature.Program NotesBirdsong was commissioned by my…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
An energetic and thrilling work for drum set and percussion ensemble inspired the playing of some of rocks most influential drummers.Program NotesCriss owes its existence to two people who deserve a shout-out:First is composer Christoper Rouse, well-loved by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This exciting three-movement work for large percussion ensemble represents the three books contained in The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri - Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso.Program NotesThis exciting three-piece work represents the three books contained…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Sam Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Comprised of some flashy stuff ("Allemande" and "Gigue") but also something that was more of a lyrical nature ("Sarabande" and "Air"), each dance is a short self-contained work, with simple, waving musical lines that can starkly stand on their own.Program…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Scott Harding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Poison Water was written originally as a vibraphone and marimba duet but was changed to vibraphone and piano to better fit the conventional jazz sound.Program NotesPoison Water was written originally as a vibraphone and marimba duet but was changed to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Sam Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I. Prelude - North Shore at Dusk (sweetly in a moderately slow tempo) II. Cakewalk - Carriages on Main Street (in a ragtime style) III. Waltz - Ball at the Grand Hotel (in three)
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 3 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Scott Harding
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