Contentamento is a work in search of that elusive state of mind called contentment. It explores several different venues before settling for its initial probe...
Trumpet Feature
Edifice, which means "structure" attempts to create three contrasting musical scenarios. The first of the three movements, entitled Rising...
In this challenging duet for marimba and vibraphone, Shen utilizes several special effect and techniques throughout the piece, such as harmonics on the...
Five Movements utilizes changing meters along with quick exchanges between players to showcase the diversity in a percussion ensemble. Also experience the slow...
Jazz Sketches for cello and vibraphone features three movements of contrasting jazz moods. Livin’ In The City, a fast paced driving straight-eighth note feel...
Oboe Feature
Kohola (Hawaiian for humpback whale), written for oboe and percussion quartet by David Jarvis, was inspired from the songs of humpback whales....
Performed separately or as a set, each of these etudes work on every technical aspect associated with each instrument. For example, the first movement,...
The title of the piece, Tap-Click represents the sound motive and rhythmic structure for the entire work. The piece is performed with the players placed around...
