Hymn Tune Variations is a setting of the famous English hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” which employs the American folk tune NETTLETON. The variations re-harmonize this popular melody using a solo instrument with marimba and piano. This setting is…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind, String
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In Search of Excalibur depicts the medieval quest for the future King Arthur's famous sword. The fast minor melody is played by each section of the orchestra, and the time signature changes and open fifths harken the age of ancient kings and castles. Your…
Style:
String
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
with Optional Piano Accompaniment
Intended to be used toward the beginning of a student’s two-mallet education, the first movement, To The Summit, is rolled and slowly meanders from the low end of the instrument to the upper end, where it reaches the climax (…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Novelty piece with a rock groove and bluesy elements throughout. Many opportunities for improvisation for all players involved.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 9 Duration: 2:35 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
J.C. Combs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tempest Black depicts a typical Spring thunderstorm, as we are likely to see in Kansas. The piece offers contrasts in tempos, moods, and extensive rhythmic interplay between the 7 players.Program NotesTempest Black was composed for Shawnee Mission South High…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Keith Larson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
(1) SHADOW RIDGE RAG - A spirited dance with infectious syncopation and some charming harmonic surprises. (2) THE RIVER - An elegant new setting of a lovely English folk song. (3) FLASH and DASH - A showy, extroverted piece filled with energy and unexpected…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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