Exhilarating piece emulating Japanese taiko drumming. Begins with fairly simple syncopated rhythms, but becomes more and more complex as the piece progresses. Taiko drums may be substituted with toms.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 4…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Hideko Kawamoto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Slater's work represents a major addition to the mallet ensemble literature. This full-fledged canzona requires advanced two and four-mallet playing on six keyboard instruments as well as sensitive playing by two percussionists. A difficult sixteen-minute…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joseph Westley Slater
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Representing the active part of city life, this work begins with a rhythmic and energetic section building to a more complex polyrhythmic passage. The mysterious atmosphere of the night is reflected in the middle, followed by a juxtaposition of earlier themes…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Hideko Kawamoto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A mysterious swing groove sets the mood for intrigue in this atmospheric chart. Imagine spies lurking in the dark, trading secrets……….Solo space for trumpet and guitar. The full ensemble builds to the shout chorus, punctuated by an 8 bar acapella trombone…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Marcus Wilcher
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Essentially a two-mallet work for each performer, the Suite for Keyboard Percussion demands excellent technique from all four players. The first and third movements create exciting rhythmical textures in contrast with the second movement's beautiful chorale.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joseph Westley Slater
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
This wonderfully musical chart features a light rock/straight 8th groove as a foundation for a beatiful, soulful tune that conjures images of a lonesome road. Inventive harmonies and countrapuntal techniques provide interesting parts for all sections. Written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Marcus Wilcher
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More