Catacombs are defined as a human made system of underground tombs that was originally referred to the tombs of the Appian Way in Rome. The journey ventures into the deep catacombs in search of knowledge and treasure.Program NotesCatacombs are defined as a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jesus Martinez
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting quartet for soprano saxophone, clarinet, percussion, and string bass featuring the traditions and practices of the Latin style fused with elements of concert music. A strong feature for the percussionist as well as the ensemble players.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Percussion Quartet Feature
The Concertino for 4 Percussion seeks to exploit keyboard, membrane, and auxiliary percussion instruments with the marimbas, xylophone, timpani, vibraphone, and bass drums as the featured instruments. These are assisted by the other…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Corps-tet attempts to bring some traditional marching elements to the indoor concert setting. This piece is intended for high school or college percussion ensembles.Program NotesThis piece is intended for high school or college percussion ensembles. It…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thom Hasenpflug
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fancies is a one-movement concert work for string quartet that is dedicated to the Los Angeles-based Lyris Quartet.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2015 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 10:25 Publisher: Brubel Music Type: Quartet Category: String
Instrumentation…
Style:
String
Composer:
Bruce Broughton
Publisher:
Brubel Music
Four Architectures in Normal, Illinois is a dynamic and colorful exploration of "the elements", four adjacent architectural works of art on the Illinois State University campus. Set in four contrasting movements, this show-stopping work is a blast to play and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Harrison J. Collins
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
5 Rhythmic Etudes for Saxophone Quartet
Written for the Chicago Saxophone Quartet, HipHocket is a set of five etudes that focus on interwoven rhythms across the ensemble. One player starts a thought and another finishes.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2007 Number…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Quartet
ImPULSE is a rhythmically driving percussion quartet based around a quarter note pulse. This pulse grows in intensity until the very end of the piece where it creates the final climax.Program NotesImPULSE for percussion quartet was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Austin Franklin
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Indigo is an entertaining and groovy keyboard quartet with a split-up drum set. Working from 4 multi-percussion set-ups, the 4 players combine their parts to create fun and energetic music that the audience and players will love.Program NotesIndigo is a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Interstellar’s opening motif was inspired one summer evening while gazing up at the night sky in a rural area, free of any light pollution. The shimmery upper-octave trade-offs emulate the stars gradually popping into view as the sun sets each night. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ryan Fields
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications