A short concert opener for advanced percussion ensemble, A Little D 'n' A explores fun techniques using muted and open sounds and allows for bluesy improvisation in the keyboard instruments. Fast and furious, this is a showy piece for your next concert.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary Gilroy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Addison Avenue was inspired by the style of the classic big band led by the great Count Basie. It's a toe-tapping swing chart featuring dynamic statements from all sections of the band and jumping shout choruses for the whole ensemble. The solo section…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Martin West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Baldur, son of Odin, is known in Norse mythology as the god of beauty and light, peace and righteousness. Through the treachery of Loki, the trickster and god of fire and magic, Baldur is slain by his own twin brother with a spear made from mistletoe. He is…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Martin West
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Using text from a sonnet by John Keats, Souza weaves together unique sonic textures by requiring the percussionist to play simultaneously on marimba, vibraphone and glockenspiel.Program NotesBright Star uses text from a sonnet by John Keats: Bright star,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Children's Songs)
Canções Infantis was inspired by the birth of the composer's third niece, and first goddaughter, Beatriz. These short character pieces explore the textural richness the vibraphone is capable of. Each “song” is dedicated to a child from his…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(Children's Songs)
Canções Infantis was inspired by the birth of the composer's third niece, and first goddaughter, Beatriz. These short character pieces explore the textural richness the vibraphone is capable of. Each “song” is dedicated to a child from his…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Caxixando is a short solo for a pair of caxixis, which are instruments typical of northeast Brazil. The title is a respelling of the word coshishando, which refers to a whispering type of conversation usually associated with gossip. This unique & showy…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This two-movement work paints a sonic landscape filled with exotic timbres and evocative sonorities. The first movement uses extended techniques throughout the ensemble in order to create an ethereal atmosphere. The second movement juxtaposes rhythmic…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Gilroy takes advantage of this opportunity to expose terrific mallet players along with an assortment of percussive colors that are meant to explore sounds that might be associated with creepy little wiggly things. A challenge for your talented percussionists…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gary Gilroy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on a Brazilian poem, Fartura is a challenging work for ethnic percussion that utilizes many indigenous rhythms of Brazil. The work requires a greal deal of independence between all four limbs as well as your singing voice.Program NotesBruno de Menezes (…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ricardo Souza
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications