Stealing the Sandblade aims to channel the energy of action/spy films into an intermediate percussion ensemble setting. The piece takes the listener through the story arc: the explosive opening scene, planning the mission, setting off across the desert, the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Who says drummers need drums to be drummers? In Stick With It!, your drummers perform a highly choreographed visual showpiece, using their sticks, voices, and feet to supply the sounds. Originally written for a mass ensemble of over 100 players, the piece can…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Still a Mystery is a solo vibraphone tribute tribute to the great jazz pianist Chick Corea who passed away in February 2021. In particular, it was inspired by his piece "No Mystery," from which the title "Still a Mystery" was derived.Program NotesStill a…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Evgeniya Kozhevnikova
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to showcase the talents of percussionist Ujjal Bhattacharyya, Swamp Bog is a virtuosic work for solo vibraphone that explores open-voiced dissonant intervals and draws inspiration from Frank Zappa and Gordon Stout.Program NotesI met Ujjal…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Oxford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This creative and highly appealing composition has been acclaimed as one of the most significant works of Ed Huckeby's prolific composing career. Inspired by various forms of light present in our everyday environment, this five-movement symphonic suite…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Ed Huckeby
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Takers & Leavers is a marimba solo with expressive lyrical sections contrasted by groove-oriented material. The piece draws inspiration from both Western and West African marimba traditions. It includes one-handed rolls, some quick 4-mallet permutations…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Patrick Fitzgibbon
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each movement works well as its own stand-alone piece (about four and a half minutes each), but goes better…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to flutist Hana Susaki, Tears of Hydrangea is an uplifting work for flute and marimba in a pop music style. It has also been scored for flute quartet.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:15 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to flutist Hana Susaki, Tears of Hydrangea is an uplifting work for flute quartet in a pop music style. It has also been scored for flute & marimba duet.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 4:15 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Woodwind
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Tears of Moon is a bright, energetic, and uplifting work for euphonium and marimba.
Grade Level: Medium Advanced Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 7:15 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications