Known as The Harmonious Blacksmith, Air Mit Variationen includes the original music by Handel and new variations by Nishimura.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 3:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Handel, Yukiko Nishimura
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical facility and stamina from the performer…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to marimbist Michael Burritt, this piece serves as a great etude for working on double laterals in both hands through the use of triplets and the whole tone scale. Although Kaiser labels Apsara #2 as a technical exercise, this exciting piece works…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With the help of an ocean drum, Leander Kaiser creates a soundscape reminiscent of taking a trip on the high seas in this delightful percussion sextet.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 11:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The composer describes this work as the feeling you get, awakening from a slumber, only to realize that you have exciting things to do today. Bolting out of bed in a rush, Awakening by Bud Woodruff aims to capture the spirit of that great morning phenomenon.…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bud Woodruff
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Bud Woodruff writes, “To me, Beyond the Horizon is as much a philosophy as it is a title. No matter what you have accomplished today, there is always a new adventure awaiting you ‘beyond the horizon’.” This work will inspire your students musically,…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bud Woodruff
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
In an attempt to musically capture that creepy feeling of walking in the dark, Composer Bud Woodruff brings us a spooky new work for String Orchestra. Perfect for that first Fall Concert!
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bud Woodruff
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
String Trio Feature
The Baroque Concerto Grosso is an ideal vehicle for strings. In this arrangement, 2 solo violins and cellos play at the medium advanced level and share a musical dialogue, while the orchestra remains at the medium easy to medium level. The…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Harold Popp, Handel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The perfect duet for the modern percussionists. Shared melodies and flowing lines punctuate this wonderful work by Leander Kaiser.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 6:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This charming new work for developing string orchestra is great for showcasing your sections. Each section has a feature in this light-hearted new tune, making it not only a wonderful teaching piece but a great work for concert programs.
Grade Level: 2…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Bud Woodruff
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing