Written as a pops percussion ensemble piece, Winged Victory pays homage to the funky theme from the movie, “Rocky.” Your students and your audiences will love it!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
A Winter Fantasy originally appeared on Nathan Daughtrey’s Christmas album “The Yuletide Marimba” as “A Winter Prelude” (solo marimba) and “A Winter Postlude” (marimba quartet). Both arrangements featured different parts and moods of “Jingle Bells.”…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey
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
Exquisite arrangement for xylophone feature and marimba ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1992 Number of Players: 6 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet Category: Percussion
Instrumentation
Solo Xylophone Marimba 1 Marimba 2 Marimba 3 Marimba 4 (4.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
MacDowell, Dan Armstrong
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Electric Bass Feature
Electric bass in the context of a contemporary percussion ensemble piece - WOW! The possibilities are endless for the programming of this piece. Many changing meters and quick exchanges between soloist and ensemble.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Glenn Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A three-movement ode to American radio, Wooden Triptych constantly "flips" through and combines a variety of musical genres in a way listeners are sure to enjoy! The work can be performed by a variety of instruments, offering groups several ways to perform it…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Bryce Craig
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
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
Program NotesPercy Grainger was a multi-faceted artist. He was one of the great pianists of the first half of the twentieth century; the most important English folk song collector of his time; one of the greatest “setters” of folk song of any time; a musical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Grainger, C. Ragsdale
Publisher:
Aux Arcs Music