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
Awake is a groove-oriented piece about coming alive, existing, and finding oneself. It explores texture and meter amongst a mostly consistent pulse and simple recognizable melody that pervades the work.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 5…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Austin Franklin
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
An axiom is a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. Open your next recital or concert performance with this bold piece that includes fanfare gestures, strong themes and contrasting lyrical music. A…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
These classic two and four-mallet solos by Harry Breuer are arranged for solo xylophone plus 3-4 marimbas accompanying. All accompaniments are easy enough for the youngest of keyboard players.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1986 Number of Players: 4 + Solo…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Harry Breuer, Richard Gipson
Publisher:
OU Percussion Press
Holiday
A Basque Noel is a medley of three medieval carols from what is now southern France and known still as the Basque region, surrounding the French Pyrenees, near the Spanish border. The carols are Noel Nouvelet (Sing We Now of Christmas), The Angel…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Catherine McMichael
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone/Glockenspiel Feature
The Big Bob Special is a rag for solo xylophone/glockenspiel and percussion quartet. The tempo sets a brisk pace for the performance of this work. Intricate xylophone runs will make this an interesting work for most keyboard…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Alex Orfaly
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
Tuba Feature
Blithe Spirit is a unique and innovative showpiece for tuba and chamber ensemble. What seems an odd combination of instruments meshes perfectly. Tubists, try this on your next recital!Program NotesBlithe Spirit is one of the earliest works in the…
Style:
Woodwind, Brass
Composer:
Daniel McCarthy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A setting of the 17th Century Carol “Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella”. This brass quintet will be a nice addition to your Christmas repertoire, especially if you are looking for a reverent, lyrical selection. The iconic “hush” moment throughout this piece…
Style:
Brass
Composer:
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing