Sizzle! features 3 families of percussion instruments: membranes (bongos, snare drum, toms, bass drum), metals (suspended cymbals, China cymbal, hi-hat), and woods (claves, woodblocks, temple blocks, log drums, slap stick). A 4th family is created with the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Sleight of Hand is defined as “an artful trick; sly artifice; a feat so dexterous that the manner of performance escapes observation.” This work for solo multiple percussion depicts the different stages of a magic act and the interaction between the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Scott Ward
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Four identical set-ups make this a fun piece to watch and listen to. Fellinger explores every possible sound one can create through the use of a snare drum, bass drum, and a pair of drum sticks. Each player is required to perform over 20 different techniques…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Christopher Fellinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Soca is a song and dance genre directly related to Calypso. Singer Lord Shorty’s ‘Soul Calypso’ (abbreviated to ‘So-Ca’) described the sound which mixed elements of soul and disco drum features with funk, mid-tempo ska and traditional calypso.Program NotesA…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Combining classical elements with non-traditional harmony and modes, Mat Campbell's three-movement Sonatina is a great addition to any percussion ensemble concert.Program NotesSonatina is a piece combining classical elements with non-traditional harmony and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mat Campbell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sonic Adventures for Percussion Ensemble was created as a supplement to current repertoire that addresses a continuing need for pedagogical literature that is approachable by and entertaining for elementary and intermediate level percussionists. The six works…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Spiraling Light is a dark, driving percussion octet inspired by an event in Norway when a blue mysterious beam of light with a grayish spiral emanating from it appeared in the night sky. The piece features a balanced ensemble of 4 keyboard and 4 battery…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a suite in three movements employing three distinct styles of snare drumming: orchestral, rudimental and jazz.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
Instrumentation…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Murray Houllif
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free in tempo, rhythm, form), and IV. 8 x 2 + More on the Floor (lop-sided romp through several meter and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mary Jeanne van Appledorn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This three-movement composition is a first-rate masterpiece. Led by the ensemble of mallet instruments, the first and second movements feature gorgeous contrapuntal lines while the third movement sets up a syncopated groove in 3. You will not be disappointed…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications