Written for Michael Rosen, Arctic opens with a brief, slightly dissonant rolled section followed by many changes in mood (from desolation to hope to doubt to regret). The piece works as both a recital piece and an etude to work on the 123234 sticking pattern…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting trio for battery percussion that explores the textures and timbres available to a percussionist while traveling through a vast number of meter changes and styles.Program NotesFantasia No. 3 for Percussion Trio In Memoriam Friedrich Drrenmatt…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fantastic Night is a work in eight parts for multiple percussion solo and percussion duo accompaniment. The solo part has several opportunities for improvisation allowing the soloist to make this piece their own.Program NotesFantastic Night is a work in eight…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A simple chorale opens this set of variations written to commemorate the life of Mother Teresa. The ensuing variations span several different moods and techniques, with such indications as Con Rubato, Playfully, Joyfully, and Ethereally.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Miles to Go Before I Sleep is a delightful solo marimba work for the intermediate percussionist. It travels through several different moods, but remains optimistic as it ends just as happily as it begins.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imagine strolling down a busy downtown boulevard in the middle of the 20th century. Streetlights shining. Car horns honking. This is exactly the feel of Katie’s new work Play that Swing.
Grade Level: 3.5 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Streams was is a percussion trio that utilizes a similar set-ups for all of the players. The percussion writing displays a very dynamic, linear style.Program NotesFantasia No. 1 for Percussion Trio In Memoriam Thomas Mann First performance given by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beautiful and relaxing piece based completely on the pentatonic scale. It could also be called a “black key etude” as well, as nearly all the notes are on accidental bars. Many different sticking permutations and stroke types are used throughout the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Reinforce simple sixteenth note rhythms with this infectious Latin style piece from Katie O’Hara LaBrie. The title of course is a play on the Kodály counting system for sixteenth notes and Katie has included teaching materials to help your student, but more…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Katie O'Hara LaBrie
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
This zesty work for strings and piano depicts a fast-paced tango between two passionate dancers. Sultry melodic lines and driving, syncopated rhythms combine for what will surely be a spicy addition to any program. ¡Qué caliente!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright:…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Jules Pegram
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications