This bravura piece for six drummers alternates sections of strict rhythm with unmeasured sections which include randomly repeated events.Grade Level: 4...
This 2-movement work was written for Goto's wife, Akiko. The first air features a rhapsodic opening alternating between mallets and hands, followed by a dance-...
This exquisite ballad features the whole ensemble. Beautiful harmony and flowing melodic lines make this a perfect “down” tune for a concert or festival. There...
Based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham
What an iconic set of changes! A staple of jam sessions the world over, Peter Blair has taken the...
This intriguing work for intermediate level bands offers textural and stylistic interest. Transparent layers of sound open the work with an appropriately airy...
The timpani sounds the thunder at the beginning of this precipitous work. The raindrops can almost be felt as the ensemble passes the staccato themes around...
Dirges for solo timpani consists of four short movements representing a sense of mourning in four different musical forms.Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Number...
Based on the chord changes to In a Mellow Tone by Duke Ellington
The Ellington band was famous for laying down a swinging groove and this new chart based on...
This reimagining of a classic tune is set in a swinging 3/4 Gospel groove. After the rhythm section sets up the driving feel of the A section, there is a more...
Based on the classic style of Killer Joe this chart really swings! One of the features that make this arrangement special is the great soli line for the winds...
