A Shaker Triptych is based on three Shaker tunes - Awake My Soul, My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down, and Mother Says Go On. These dynamic melodies are full of religious fervor and American nostalgia and as a group have been a ripe inspirational source for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel Musselman
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Syzygy, meaning the alignment of celestial bodies, is reflected in this work for mallet ensemble. The piece uses multiple rhythmic and melodic themes to create a juxtaposition between feelings of tension and calmness.Program NotesSyzygy, meaning the alignment…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matthew Curley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Trépak is one of the most celebrated and recognizable works from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker. Based on traditional Ukrainian folk dance melodies, Trépak is a lively classic, great for concerts at any time of the year.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications