Joseph Hellmesberger was a late romantic composer best known for his works for chamber groups and operetta. Danse Diabolique, scored for percussion ensemble, is a high-energy dance piece with a dash of devilish flavor.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2013 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen, Hellmesberger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Whether you prefer your funk hard-driving or laid back, this composition will have the players and the audience “feelin’ the funk” in no time.Program NotesThe word “funk” has been applied to many different types of music. Funk music often de-emphasizes melody…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Robert Ambrose beautifully transcribed Max Schonherr's arrangement of Joseph Hellmesberger Jr. arrangement of Gypsy Dance from the ballet The Pearl of Iberia. This is an exciting, fast moving work, with a melody, that musicians and listeners will enjoy and…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Hellmesberger, Robert Ambrose
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The Headache Miniatures is a collection of five percussion sextets, each written by a different Texas composer.Program NotesWritten for the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Percussion Ensemble, The…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Ward, Petrinowitsch, Dave Hall, Christopher Tucker, Dooley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Hopscotch is a playful, although not entirely innocent, composition where the game-like mentality is pursued on a variety of levels. The first movement serves as a prelude to the dance-like flavor of the second movement. Challenging work for both performers.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael DeMurga
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Lucid Dreaming provides a sonic representation of a lucid dream, in which one has both control of their thoughts and ideas while still being in a dream state. Several main rhythmic themes occur throughout the entire work in a variety of ways, sometimes…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Scott Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Roman Empire was full of energy, determination, and life, and this composition attempts to capture that energy with a work that is exciting for both listener and performer. Of Roman Times depicts the majestic nature of the Roman Empire and its powerful…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Scott Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Sleight of Hand is defined as “an artful trick; sly artifice; a feat so dexterous that the manner of performance escapes observation.” This work for solo multiple percussion depicts the different stages of a magic act and the interaction between the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Scott Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications