This lyrical piece is very challenging with many wide leaps in both hands. The independence that is required between the hands puts it at the forefront of evolving marimba technique. Very impressive!
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Terry Winter Owens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written in conjunction with an art exhibition consisting of ceramic and metal sculptures, this work is almost non-stop rhythm. Using object you can easily find around the house, the timbres of metal and clay bring out the relentless energy of the piece.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Featuring an ensemble’s formidable keyboard technique, this innovative and highly energetic work is truly a 'sprint' to the finish!Program NotesSprint was commissioned by Dr. Blake Wilkins and the Moores School of Music Percussion Ensemble for a premiere…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There are two main types of material in the work: energetic hand drum music and syncopated, line-driven keyboard music. Throughout the work, these materials are increasingly mixed together, until they are thoroughly combined at the end.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Focused around swelling chords, driving rhythms, and a highly syncopated and energetic tune, this work constantly gathers momentum until it ends on a rapidly pulsing chord in the upper register of the keyboards.Program NotesSurge was commissioned by Dr. Blake…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Rob Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A set of ten short pieces for concert vibraphone. Each prelude instructs the performer to pedal at the beginning of every measure. Each piece has a style and character of its own, ranging from cantabile to agitato to tranquilo to energico.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Terry Winter Owens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Unique in its scope and powerful in its musical content, Three Pieces for Timpani & Piano is accessible to a tremendous variety of players.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1991 Number of Players: 2 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Terry Winter Owens
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications