Ad Astra is an exploration of minimalism, composite rhythms, and texture. It is influenced by Steve Reich's Nagoya Marimbas in the sense that all of the...
False Summit was inspired by hiking adventures in Colorado. One of the most frustrating encounters is just when you think 'I've arrived at the top' you are...
Piano Feature
A challenging work for piano and percussion ensemble. This work features an advanced piano part that has many vertical characteristics. The...
Spirited and light-hearted, Jonathan Green uses vocalizations of the title Machaca to enhance this brief piece.Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players...
This ensemble work has a balanced emphasis on pitched and non-pitched instruments. The rhythmic structure is based off of driving sixteenth not passages with...
Attaching such objects as tambourine jingles, guitar string, coins, aluminum packets filled with rice, & rubber erasers, Von Hansen has created a unique...
Percussion Trio Feature
Do you have an orchestra director brave enough to program this one? This tour-de-force shows off every aspect of being a percussionist...
Tears of Apollo is a musical portrayal of three stages of man’s relationship to God: I. Age of Fire, II. Age of Reason, and III. Age of Heaven. Four...
Time Remembered captures the stillness and tranquility of someone reflecting on the past, particularly on close and personal relationships with loved ones. The...