The marimba and the piano are equally important in the music. The piano provides shimmering brightness while the marimba provides relaxing warmth. The marimbist should strive to play more lyric than percussive throughout.Program NotesFlyology was composed…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lin Chin-Cheng
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on an Irish folk melody of Erin's Shore, once established, the melody is developed throughout the work with the growing density of accompaniment- from simple chord to more complex rhythmic harmony and countermelodies.Program NotesLough Erin Shore opens…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Kate Agioritis
Publisher:
Brolga Music
A duet that illustrates the contrasting style of concert and rudimental snare drumming techniques. The piece explores various possible tonal sounds on the two snares in order to enhance the melodic interest between the two parts. Polyrhythms play an important…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dan Knipple
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications