Twisted Dances is a trio of simple dance tunes for marimba and cello, inspired by the image of a “twisted”, knotty tree. The three movements, titled Bark, Leaves & Branches, and Roots, strive to conjure textural images and other sensations that could…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joel Balzun
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two Starlight Carols is a string orchestra arrangement featuring two iconic carols of the holiday season; Silent Night and Away in a Manger. Each melody is featured separately and then partnered together. Effective harmonies keep the melodies very…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Gary E. Parks
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Unrest is a recital piece at its core, featuring solo trumpet over the accompaniment of piano and a diligent string ensemble. The strings may allow for a rich narrative landscape—if not textural, than one of almost desolation beyond any singular person's…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Leonard Ingrande
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Playable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible, high-energy work that you won't want to miss!Program NotesPlayable by a traditional steel drum band or percussion ensemble, Uptick is an extremely flexible,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This rhythmically powerful piece is an amalgamation of musical languages associated with jazz and funk styles. Visions in Funk requires four mature musicians with fingers of fire.Program NotesCommissioned by the Harrington String Quartet, Visions in Funk is a…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The first movement of Visions of the Anointed, "New Vision," is a dense conversation among the quartet. In a complete musical turn-around from the first movement, the next movement, "Isadora: Dance!" comes bounding on the listener with lively strumming (…
Style:
String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by the Auburn University Percussion Ensemble, Warp is for a large-scale percussion ensemble of 11 performers with an off-stage violin or flute. When I had the idea for the piece, I imagined it accompanying an animated short story describing the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dwayne Rice
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
On a warm summer evening around midnight, a lone firefly flits among the trees and is soon joined by dozens of others. Suddenly and magically they coordinate their flashing lights and movements as they dance a veritable ballet. Then, as suddenly as they…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Philip Parker
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Named after a 70’s album by the group, Kool & The Gang, Wild & Peaceful was written for and dedicated to saxophonist Joseph Lulloff. Lulloff is a saxophonist equally adept at playing energetic, jazzy and rhythmic as well as with beautiful lyricism—…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion, String
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wizard's Quest is a dark and driving work for developing string orchestra. The energetic E-minor melody depicts the adventure of a quest in Medieval times—imagine the non-stop action of a Wizard determined to win against all odds. An optional drum part adds…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Sarah Siegler
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications