The ten solos in this book correspond to the even-numbered solos in A Sequential Approach to Rudimental Snare Drum, and are ideal for music festivals and recitals. This makes it possible for students to perform solos during any point in their study of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautifully arranged version of the classic “Silent Night” features unique and colorful harmony to accompany the carol in a refreshing new setting. The ensemble is featured throughout…no improvisation is required. The cascading lines in the brass close…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Franz Gruber, Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There is a short, written solo for Alto Sax that is accompanied by bell-tone cascades in the brass.
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Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Slow introduction moves into a faster groove section. This melody-driven piece works as a wonderful introduction to complex meters. The majority of the piece is in 4/4, 5/4, and 6/4, but 5/8 bars are interspersed through the final sections of the piece.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Compound Fracture - an exploration of common rhythms found in compound meters. Hoe Down for Snare Drum - as the name implies, this solo is in the style of an old-fashioned foot-stompin' hoe down fiddle tune. It should be performed with that kind of energy and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
20 Original 2-Mallet Pieces for the Developing Percussionist
This book of twenty etudes is designed for a comprehensive keyboard percussion pedagogy program. Each etude is written on a grand staff and can be performed on a 4.3-octave marimba.Play-Along…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A comprehensive beginning snare drum method suitable for private or class instruction. Features: Logical Sequence Metronome Etudes Concert Roll Solos Dynamic Etudes Multiple Percussion Solos Duets
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players: 1 Publisher…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As the name implies, Strata is written in layers. One layer is presented and this another layer or layers appear over it. It was originally written for a very large group, so the keyboard parts may be doubled as needed. The ending should be very delicate and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This chart comes out of the gate swinging with a solid, punchy brass line. The distinctive harmonic structure of the first few choruses is definitely more than just I - IV - V, but the melody is very straight forward. After the Trumpets take a turn with the…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Peter Blair
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Playable as an unaccompanied solo or with piano accompaniment, Winter's End is perfect for further developing 2-mallet technique on keyboard percussion instruments. The work demands a great deal of musicality from the performer.Program NotesWinter’s End may…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications