Capriccio is a lively work for two-mallet marimba with accompaniment by piano and optional percussion which offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic “Tresillo,” a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Capriccio for Marimba & String Orchestra is a lively work for 2-mallet marimba with string accompaniment that offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic "Tresillo…
Style:
String
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Capriccio for Violin & String Orchestra is a lively work for violin with string accompaniment that offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will enjoy the rhythmic "Tresillo," a dance…
Style:
String
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Land of Rest is dedicated to the victims who lost their homes and loved ones in the floods of Hurricane Floyd. The title of the composition is also the name of the American folk hymn-tune which is introduced in the middle of the piece. This simple but lovely…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Robert Palmer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a free introduction setting the mood for the sounds of the night, Palmer moves into a quicker driving section providing playful exchanges between all instruments leading to the exciting conclusion to Night Sounds.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Robert Palmer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Toccata in Dance Rhythm is an exploration of polyrhythm and color in the band/wind ensemble medium. Multiple overlapping layers of sound are employed in a way that is suggestive at times of jazz or African rhythms. A contrasting middle section highlights…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Robert Palmer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two Starlight Carols is a string orchestra arrangement featuring two iconic carols of the holiday season; Silent Night and Away in a Manger. Each melody is featured separately and then partnered together. Effective harmonies keep the melodies very…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications