Woodwork is a rhythmically exciting work for marimba quartet and cajón. The marimba parts can be performed on two 5-octave instruments, reducing the amount of gear required.Program NotesWoodwork is playable on two marimbas—one 4.3-octave and one 5.0-octave.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by South Indian Carnatic music and the percussion works of Xenakis, Xati is an exciting yet sophisticated tambourine quintet, filled with polyrhythms and primitivism.Program NotesIn the spring of 2007 I spent two months listening to South Indian…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Payton MacDonald
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Percussion Trio
As a small, chamber work for handheld percussion, this is an excellent change of pace piece for percussion ensembles. Appropriate for run-out concerts, tour performances, or for a “front-of-curtain” selection to open your percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba/Percussion Feature
Commissioned by percussionist Alison Shaw, Xyprexia is the perfect vehicle for showcasing the talents of a "total" percussionist, with virtuosic writing for marimba and a sizable multiple percussion setup.Program NotesCommissioned…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow and lyrical opening, Yanoskercise becomes filled with rhythmic excitement, providing a showcase for both players.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 6:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Solo Multi-Percussion
Yep is a quick and disorienting multi-percussion exploration through a wide variety of emotions and musical styles. From intensely aggressive to reserved and delicate and many stops in between, Yep is meant to leave you a bit…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mitchell Beck
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This clever marriage of Orpheus in the Underworld and Carnival of the Animals for the developing percussion ensemble captures the excitement of the can-can after a lush, slower statement of the theme.Program NotesFor a middle school or high school percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A celebration of the life of the composer's grandfather, You Can't Get There From Here is a beautiful intermediate duet for vibraphone and marimba that would be appropriate in any number of performance situations.Program NotesNorm was a classically trained…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Adam Hopper
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This piece was written in honor and memory of the composers Mother, LaRene McCarthy, a gifted soprano. You, Who Sang in Summer depicts aspects of her personality, her faith, and her commitment to her children.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2003 Number of Players…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by the US Air Force Band Percussion Section, A Yuletide Celebration features the two Christmas favorites "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls," both in upbeat, festive presentations.Program NotesA Yuletide Celebration was commissioned by the United…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications