Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “spacious” and eerie feel. Players experiment with alternate uses of their implementations to create a wide…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of youth and excitement. Young players are also introduced to ornamentation within the melodic voices…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prelude to Paradise was written to reflect the composer's personal view of the chaotic events surrounding the end of days as they are depicted in the Book of Revelation. This impressive work for percussion orchestra is the epitomy of "tour-de-force" - from…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jacob Remington
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Red Koi was written using the “Minyō” scale found in Japanese music, such as Gagaku and Shomyo. The snare drum/tom part was written to emulate basic Taiko-style drumming. Red Koi represents a great opportunity to introduce new percussionists to this style.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jordan Williams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A follow-up and companion piece to Remington's ever-popular Prelude to Paradise, Thy Kingdom Come is a bright & sparkling new work for percussion orchestra that merges the Swedish hymn How Great Thou Art with original ideas, resulting in a joyous…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jacob Remington
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Toccata for Percussion Orchestra is a tour-de-force for 12 percussionists that is rooted in the Romantic era, while simultaneously merging with 21st century sensibilities. The physical & emotional impact will leave you breathless!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jacob Remington
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An excellent study in polyrhythms, pitting quintuplets against triplets against syncopated sixteenth note patterns. Requires independence among all players. All keyboard parts require 4-mallet technique. Great challenge!Program NotesTwo Antiphonal Portraits…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel Adams
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications