with Narrator
Inspired by the book "Black Elk Speaks" by John Neihardt (an oral history of Black Elk, a Sioux medicine man or Shaman), this dramatic work for 11 percussionists culminates in narrator reciting a passage from the book.Program NotesInspired by…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Chakalaka is an energetic solo for multi-percussion and electronic accompaniment that is heavily influenced by electronic music ranging from glitch-hop to drum 'n' bass and progressive trance The conglomeration of shimmering synths, driving bass lines, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With influences ranging from Carl Sagan to James Blake to Alejandro Viñao, Citadel of the Stars is a beautiful & colorful work for percussion orchestra that will leave you wanting more, long after the final notes.Program Notes"National boundaries are not…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Each movement of Four Flights depicts what could be a simple childhood song. First Steps is set up somewhat like a two-part invention between flute and marimba. Josh’s New Bag, opens with a simple rudimental snare drum solo that continues when the flute…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Vibraphone Feature
4 movements: “Shadows Appearing” (slow and improvisatory), “Turn A Stone” (jazz waltz), “Angels Unawares” (solo vibraphone with no ensemble - ballad), “Upward Soaring” (quick Latin groove). Written by a jazz vibraphonist so you know it…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jon Metzger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a trip to Guatemala, Volcán de Fuego ("volcano of fire") paints a musical picture of three massive volcanoes surrounding the rustic, colonial city of La Antigua. This explosive percussion quartet is irresistible for performers & audiences…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Francisco Perez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications