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...
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...
In a 'Basie' swing style, this work is a tribute to the great Sammy Nestico. If the band is not together throughout the whole piece and someone comes in early...
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...
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...
This three-movement work from one of the world's finest composers reflects on ancient Chinese tapestries. A moving and gorgeously expressive work, it will...
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...
Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free...