Autumn Rhythm is a contemporary percussion quintet written for Kevin Hendricks and the ETSB percussion ensemble. This work focuses on different syncopations and grooves that should layer together to create an interesting sonic experience. This work is scored…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steven Wimberley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In a display of percussion virtuosity, Axiom goes through many style, meter and texture changes. The piece borrows its shifting and changing time signatures from odd-meter progressive rock - even fully giving in to a common time backbeat.Program NotesAxiom…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Eric Thomas Rath
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Black Widow is a unique, colorful, and challenging work for solo snare drum accompanied by marimba quartet that is perfect for showcasing your technical and musical chops on your next performance.Program NotesBlack Widow is a chamber percussion ensemble for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bradley Baird
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Piano Feature
This intense piece for solo piano and percussion quartet is a tour-de-force that doesn’t give you a chance to breathe. The piano part incorporates polyrhythms between the hands throughout the piece, while the percussionists play ostinati in the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Constable
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Timpani Feature
This is a challenging work for the solo timpanist. Pitch changes and extreme expression are some of the demanding characteristics found in this piece.Program NotesDivertissement by Alex Orfaly was the 2nd Place Winner of the 2001 Percussive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using traditional instruments available in most high school band rooms, David Long created a wonderfully effective piece for small percussion ensemble. Brief slow and free introduction, followed by a fast rhythmic section in 3 leading to an impressive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by the United State Marine Corps., "The President's Own," Tuba and Euphonium Quartet. Knock Yourself Out is also available with jazz rhythm section.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2008 Number of Players: 5 Duration: 6:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This exciting work for percussion quintet replicates timbres authentic to eastern drum ensembles with common western instrumentation. It offers featured moments for each player, and will be a welcome addition of new sounds and styles on your next concert.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Brandon Dittgen
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Using instrumentation found in most high school situations, Lost Souls is based on a simple original theme that goes through several transformations, moods and textures. Even though only 5 players are utilized, the piece is still very powerful.Program…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Mixtures uses three main categories of sound sources: metal, membrane, and wood. After each is heard separately, the sources are mixed (some by performer choice) in a partially aleatoric section which is followed by an imitative section that includes all…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications