The Chapel Further Down is a keyboard-forward piece inspired by various sites of historic importance throughout the British isles. In many cases, there is a small church or chapel featured secondarily, set off to the side as a seeming afterthought to a castle…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Corps-tet attempts to bring some traditional marching elements to the indoor concert setting. This piece is intended for high school or college percussion ensembles.Program NotesThis piece is intended for high school or college percussion ensembles. It…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Euonymus Alatus (sp. "The Burning Bush") is a perfectly simple, classic, yet complex shrub found in home gardens and nurseries in many parts of the country. This work presents a reflection on the plant; Its classic form, its deceptive, mysterious, and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a nice short jazz feature that is loads of fun to play and very pleasant to the ear. Dampening is left completely up to the performer. Pair this with another of Jeff Hunter’s solo vibraphone pieces for your next recital.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1996…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Hunter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Conceived as a duet for marimba and solo dancer, Isabel is dedicated to the composers wife, who is herself a lover of dance. While the piece may be performed without choreography, performers are encouraged to consider a similar dance collaboration when…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David Madeira
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Just off the coast of Cozumel, there is an area near the Columbia Reef known as El Cielo ("the Heavens"). Here you will find a shallow sandy bottom with a bit of sea grass and hundreds if not thousands of giant starfish. The local dive operators who bring you…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The delightful Minus Nine uses the unique combination of a keyboard percussion quartet and a string quartet to musically represent the beautiful & exotic world revealed during low tide on Puget Sound.Program NotesMinus Nine refers to a very low tide that…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Madeira
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piece is constructed entirely from the Scriabin six note scale (F, B, Eb, A, D, G) and its transposition up one step. Requires good four-mallet technique and is perfect for student or faculty recitals. The title Nibaircs was derived from the name of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Hunter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a lovely new age vibraphone feature in a perpetual motion setting. Constant eighth notes and triplets keep the forward momentum throughout. Pedal indications are provided. Check out Lisa Rogers recording of Paint Me A Sky.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Hunter
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
This arrangement of Carol of the Bells looks back to the Ukrainian version for inspiration, realizing the folk theme for percussive timbres. It is scored for 4 marimbas plus crotales. A beautiful arrangement!Program NotesThis popular theme of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Madeira
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications