Change My Medicationis a fun 4-mallet piece inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk that flirts with the octatonic scale. There are opportunities for...
Written to explore the multiple roles of the drumset, Concerto for Drumset and Percussion Ensemble divides into three sections, each treating the drumset in a...
Drum Set Feature
In addition to the large collection of percussion instruments, there is soprano sax, flugel horn, trumpet, tenor sax, bass, and piano in this...
This 2-1/2 minute piece is a salute to the famous honky tonk piano artist “Meade Lux” Lewis. It is based on the blues scale, uses the standard 12-bar blues...
from 'Cavelleria Rusticana'
Cavalleria Rusticana is a one-act opera from Pietro Mascagni. The Intermezzo represents the contrast between the very serene...
Moving back and forth from a slow lyric melody to a fast paced dance, New Africa blends the voices of the bassoon and vibraphone wonderfully during the...
Ever wonder what goes through a performers mind during a classical percussion ensemble performance? Find out with 'Not Just Another Finale', where the daydream...
Exciting jazz vibraphone feature with long sustained melodies over an undercurrent of syncopation. Chord symbols are provided for those daring enough to...
Novelty piece with a rock groove and bluesy elements throughout. Many opportunities for improvisation for all players involved.Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2000...
Opening with a brief rubato jazz ballad, the piece then moves into a samba feel before returning to the ballad again. Pedal and mallet dampening are indicated...