Axiom
In a display of percussion virtuosity, Axiom goes through many style, meter and texture changes. The piece borrows its shifting and changing time signatures from odd-meter progressive rock - even fully giving in to a common time backbeat.Program NotesAxiom…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Eric Thomas Rath
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Play That Swing
Imagine strolling down a busy downtown boulevard in the middle of the 20th century. Streetlights shining. Car horns honking. This is exactly the feel of Katie’s new work Play that Swing. Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
String Quartet No. 2
II. Scherzo A lyrical, engaging, and melodically rich piece of music that captures the essence of Russian folk melodies, String Quartet No. 2 - II. Scherzo offers a unique opportunity for percussionists to perform 19th-century chamber music from one of “The…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Alexander Borodin, Michael Crawford
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
TakaTiki
Reinforce simple sixteenth note rhythms with this infectious Latin style piece from Katie O’Hara LaBrie. The title of course is a play on the Kodály counting system for sixteenth notes and Katie has included teaching materials to help your student, but more…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Tango!
Tango! was premiered at the International Double Reed Society Convention in 2015. After spending time poring over the music of Astor Piazzolla, Rath composed decided that a tango would provide a lighter contrast to the repertoire.Program NotesTango! was…
Style: Woodwind, Percussion
Composer: Eric Thomas Rath
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Thundersnow!
Imagine being in the midst of a blizzard. Snow swirling and blowing everywhere! Then suddenly, out of nowhere… BOOM! It’s Thundersnow! This new work for string orchestra is sure to excite and impress both students and audiences alike! Grade Level: 2.5…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing