Five programmatic movements displaying the soloistic qualities of each instrument. Ideal chamber pieces for any recital.Program NotesFive programmatic movements displaying the soloistic qualities of each instrument: I. Soggetto Cavato Intro II. A la Bela,…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Flashy and musical, this challenging work is perfect for the two mallet marimbist on your next recital or concert program.Program NotesConcert Piece requires 2-mallet technique only. Three pairs of yarn mallets are requested: medium soft, medium, and hard.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is your next powerhouse marimba concerto! David Long has written a difficult, but idiomatic, solo part with ensemble parts playable by a high school band. The orchestral version is exquisite. Beautiful melodies and harmonic language coupled with driving…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An intense musical journey for marimba and piano from one of percussion's foremost composers.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2010 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 9:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Inspired by some of the marimba compositions of Keiko Abe, In the Sea features driving rhythms and floating melodies creating a beautiful wash of sound. There is room for improvisation in the middle of the piece. This piece is also available…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeannine Maddox
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Riversong was originally composed for solo vibraphone and was presented in lead sheet format (for an improvising musician’s use) and in a completely written-out version. Spelled here for piano, the original flow and lure of a river’s pull is augmented by two…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Piano Feature
Evoking the sounds of the spirits, this piece utilizes many unconventional sounds to achieve the desired effects. (i.e. box filled with broken glass, heavy chain) A beautifully haunting piano solo emphasizes the spectral nature of the work.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Baritone Feature
This six-movement work uses four percussionists, piano, and baritone voice to create a very unique piece of music. Instrumentation includes traditional instruments such as marimba, bells, timpani, and cymbals along with some different…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Vignettes is a single-movement work for violin, cello & piano that divides into three contrasting sections (or vignettes) - the first is rather dark and rhapsodic, the second is beautifully flowing and driving ahead, and the third features driving…
Style:
String
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Program NotesI. Sage Departed II. Future Tense III. Shadowy Way
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 7+ Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
Instrumentation
Percussion 1 (4.3-octave marimba, vibraphone) Percussion 2 (4.3-…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications