Inspired by the image of a wild-looking cockatoo rising, phoenix-like, from the bell of a saxophone, this 3-movement work for alto sax and marimba perfectly...
Trumpet Feature
With the trumpet and percussion ensemble exchanging and combining in the presentation of rhythmic and melodic ideas, this is an exciting work...
After a free, improvisational introduction with many special effects (bass drum roll inside piano, bowed tam-tam, wire brush on piano string, etc.), the tempo...
An energetic and thrilling work for drum set and percussion ensemble inspired the playing of some of rocks most influential drummers.Program NotesCriss owes...
In three movements of differing textures and moods, this work aims to exploit spatial movement of sound sources as well as the timbral blend of the instruments...
Clarinet Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its...
Comprised of some flashy stuff ("Allemande" and "Gigue") but also something that was more of a lyrical nature ("Sarabande" and "Air"), each dance is a short...
I. Prelude – North Shore at Dusk (sweetly in a moderately slow tempo) II. Cakewalk – Carriages on Main Street (in a ragtime style) III. Waltz – Ball at the...
Alto Saxophone Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to...
