Some might say Lucky has had a rough life. He has been in more scuffles than the average house dog and he has had more than his fair share of visits to the vet...
Opening with a short rolled mallet section, this piece quickly moves into a fast and rhythmic romp for the entire ensemble. Memorable melodies are masterfully...
This is a fun yet complex arrangement of Joplin's Bethena. It is a waltz consisting of five strains, and some complex interludes. It is elegant, intricate, and...
After a brief, driving introduction, the mood changes to one of mystery and dramatic freedom. The ensuing section represents the dance-like nature of the piece...
Sections alternate between 4/4 and 6/8 in this lively solo by Steve Riley. Very tonal set-up of F-C-D-F.Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 1...
Driven is a rhythmic work that brings together fractions of melodic ideas, augmented and juxtaposed against each other.Program NotesDriven was composed for the...
Return to the early days of truly American music with this adaptation of the Scott Joplin ragtime piano classic Elite Syncopations. Playful interplay between...
Exquisite arrangement of the popular piano solo by Scott Joplin. The instrumentation makes it sound like a carnival.Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of...
Play Joplin's famous ragtime piano solo on the marimba! Lowry has done a remarkable job adapting the piece, allowing the music to sing on the rosewood bars....
High energy piece set in many different meters, starting in 7/8. Opportunities for many players to perform cadenzas. The final section of the piece uses the...