On the surface, The Tyranny of the Urgent appears to begin and end calmly, but these quiet moments bookend a series of episodes of increasing volume, unrest, and urgency. Scored for six percussionists, there are moments of beauty scattered throughout the work…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
UBIK 440 is inspired by the Japanese Taiko drumming tradition. This drum tradition dates back to 300 BC. UBIK 440 is representative of this tradition, which is dominated by huge energy, a powerful sound and speed.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
This arrangement of Carol of the Bells looks back to the Ukrainian version for inspiration, realizing the folk theme for percussive timbres. It is scored for 4 marimbas plus crotales. A beautiful arrangement!Program NotesThis popular theme of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Madeira
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios is a beautiful, haunting, and uplifting keyboard sextet arrangement of the final work by the Paraguayan virtuoso classical guitarist Agustín Barrios. The title translates to "An Alm for the Love of God" and tells the story of a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by percussionist Oliver Molina, Unchained personifies a battle between two tonal areas. The powerful title of the work represents the energetic character and flow of the piece.Program NotesUnchained was written for my friend Oliver Molina who is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joe W. Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Duet for Marimba and Percussion
Unclear Faces represents a point, any point, in someone's life when it is unclear what is happening. The piece creates a sense of escape in a time of uneasiness. It showcases its theme through a motivic use of three-versus-four…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kylle Strunk
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Under Attack! is an exciting battery percussion quartet sure to get your heart pumping.Program NotesInspired by the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Undercurrent was written for the marimba and piano acting in equal partnership in terms of melodic and technical material. Although the piece does not employ any particular programmatic techniques, it has been commented to the composer on several occasions…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for marimbist Michael Burritt, this virtuosic three-movement work is a first-rate piece of music. The solo marimba part is extremely virtuosic and challenging, featuring state of the art four mallet technique for the marimba soloist.Program NotesThis…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Unintended Consequence starts with a simple, four-note motive and proceeds to take the listener on several twists and turns. This exciting work is perfect for an advanced high school or college ensemble concert.Program NotesUnintended Consequence starts with…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications