Palace of Nine Perfections, The
This three-movement work from one of the world's finest composers reflects on ancient Chinese tapestries. A moving and gorgeously expressive work, it will enthrall listeners and challenge all ten players.Program NotesComposed in 1999, The Palace of Nine…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Eric Ewazen
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Path Before Me, The
Inspired by the first sentences of Walt Whitman's poem "Song of the Open Road," where he describes the many choices you can make in your live, the different ways you can take, but at the end you come at the final place you should be. The Path Before Me is an…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Skin Tensor
Fascinating composition with constantly shifting roles among the three players. Dynamics are indicated by the size of notehead as opposed to traditional dynamic notation. Rim shots are indicated by accents. Accents are passed from player to player in a…
Style: Percussion
Composer: J.B. Smith, Tipei
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road (orchestra score)
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road (piano reduction)
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road (wind ensemble score)
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Song of the Open Road (wind ensemble set)
Song of the Open Road is a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and wind ensemble inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem of the same title. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the talents of a percussion soloist with…
Style: Concert Band
Composer: Walter Mertens
Publisher: C. Alan Publications