Almost a Wink is a jazzy, melodically-driven work for solo vibraphone, giving the performer the opportunity to add his or her personal touch through improvisation. A perfect piece for an undergraduate percussion recital.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2012 Number…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nate Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Change My Medicationis a fun 4-mallet piece inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk that flirts with the octatonic scale. There are opportunities for improvisation throughout the piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 2:30…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drum Set Feature
In addition to the large collection of percussion instruments, there is soprano sax, flugel horn, trumpet, tenor sax, bass, and piano in this showcase for drumset. Contemporary jazz groove throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1995 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs, G. Gibson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Full Meda is all about groove and energy. Time is very important as the source for the energy, so challenge your percussionists to keep it up! Part of The EDGE Series.Program NotesThe Full Meda is all about groove and energy. Time is very important as the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nate Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Depicting a musical "walk" across the Brooklyn Bridge, this work conveys the energy and movement of walkers, bikers, and automobiles flowing across the walkway and the roadbeds below itProgram NotesThe Great East River Bridge is probably better known, at…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Eddie Bass
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This 2-1/2 minute piece is a salute to the famous honky tonk piano artist “Meade Lux” Lewis. It is based on the blues scale, uses the standard 12-bar blues progression, and lends itself very well to improvisation. However, if you are uncomfortable improvising…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ever wonder what goes through a performers mind during a classical percussion ensemble performance? Find out with 'Not Just Another Finale', where the daydream of being a rock star really does come true!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 9…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Exciting jazz vibraphone feature with long sustained melodies over an undercurrent of syncopation. Chord symbols are provided for those daring enough to improvise over the bass line.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1998 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:10 Publisher…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Novelty piece with a rock groove and bluesy elements throughout. Many opportunities for improvisation for all players involved.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 9 Duration: 2:35 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
Listen to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a catchy work for marimba and vibe. The piece starts with a groove vamp from the marimba player. The vibe player comes in with chords that establish the chord structure of the work. Sections for open solos are included. The piece ends with a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nate Anderson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications