The inspiration behind Drops came from observing a rainstorm come and go one evening. As the storm started, the drops were falling sporadically, and every so often enough water would collect on a leaf to create a single drop that would fall to the ground.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ryan Elvert
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This Romantic classic by Antonin Dvorak has been masterfully arranged for marimba quintet (or marimba orchestra) by Clair Omar Musser and edited by Dan Armstrong. Perfect for bringing out the sensitive side of your percussionists.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dvorak, Musser, Dan Armstrong
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Merge began as an exercise in percussive hocket, where each player is given a part of the whole. This is done so in both the rhythms played in the drums and melody in the tuned pipes. The ascending and deciding lines throughout each performer present a very…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ryan Elvert
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Before any notes were laid, I was given the mental image of a window, in the back of a Colorado coffee house, that supplied a breath taking view of the Front Range mountains. From that image I constructed a piece that takes the listener on a climb to the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ryan Elvert
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(with apologies to Dvorak)
Driving sixteenth notes in the hi-hat and thumping syncopation in the bass create the foundation over which Dvorak’s masterwork can shine. Alternating between double-time and half-time in the accompaniment, Kiefer’s brief 2-minute…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Dvorak, Ed Kiefer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An attention grabber from the very beginning. Very catchy melody with the appropriate amount of supporting batterie. Excellent listening, good musical material for the conductor searching for a little lighter sound that challenges the players.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mark Ford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A beautiful arrangement of one of Dvorak's most popular orchestral works. Originally for strings, Mikkelson has adapted Serenade, Op. 22 for woodwinds with cello and bass.Program NotesThe Serenade in E, Opus 22, for String Orchestra was written at a pivotal…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Russell Mikkelson, Dvorak
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 46, No. 1 is set in C major and moves along at a breakneck tempo. This exciting duet would make be a perfect closing number for a recital or even an…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 72, No. 2 moves along in a romantic and graceful manner, giving way to a great deal of rubato on the part of both players. A wonderful exercise in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from 'Rusalka'
This beautifully lush arrangement of Song to the Moon from Dvorak's opera 'Rusalka' is designed to be performed without soprano soloist. However, if you have voice faculty or a guest artist you would like to feature that has this aria in their…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dvorak, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications