Aboriginal Dreams is a multi-movement work beautifully scored for 13 players. The first movement, Ritual, is introduced with powerful triplets and works into a sixteenth feel often
Eighteen newly composed or arranged solos with piano accompaniment written at Grades 2 to 2.5. These exciting solos will add something new, fresh, and different to your solo repertoire. Perfect for use at a
This creative book was developed with one concept in mind: Help the young percussionist become musically independent so you can spend more time making music and less time worrying about their logistics.
Breaking Point was written for percussionist Blake Wilkins and premiered at a concert he presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in the summer of 2008. His program was designed to relate to
This haunting work takes you on a wondrous journey that highlights the lyrical nature of the vibraphone. The piece provides the opportunity for players to explore the technical aspects of the instrument.
Collinear Dancer is and unaccompanied solo for multiple percussion. After a brief, driving introduction, the mood changes to one of mystery and dramatic freedom. The
In physics, interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave of greater or lower amplitude. If a crest of one wave meets a crest of another wave of the same frequency at
Cotton Gindustrial is Alex Smith’s ode to the invention that changed the world, the cotton gin! This wild and contrasting piece not only requires some demanding performance techniques like
A concert work written for solo multipercussionist with an optional assistant who serves as the echo, Echo Song was inspired by a madrigal for antiphonal choirs by Renaissance composer Orlando di Lasso.
Here is a slick multi-percussion solo that shows off the player's musicality, technique, and athleticism. Shown on several state and festival lists!
Entangled States is a concertino for multi-percussion soloist and small ensemble. Each percussionist has instruments of a single family - metal, wood, or membrane - while the soloist has a mix of
Designed for maximum flexibility, Hymns of Praise can be used for a solo instrument with piano or CD accompaniment or for any ensemble in any combination of instruments from duets to full
Here is a medium-advanced solo for unaccompanied multi-percussionist. The timbres created by the instruments and playing techniques simulate, as the title states, the ticks, swirls and grinding of
A set of three progressive solos for concert snare: Nerfed is for the beginning percussionist; Buffed is for the percussionist who has learned some rudiments and is ready for more of a challenge; and Epic
Rocktopus is a solo for multi-percussion, aimed at younger percussionists. Each movement is based on rhythmic themes from classic the rock songs Sunshine of Your Love by Cream,
A spirited multi percussion feature with mallet ensemble. With contrasting sections of mysterious melodies and rhythmic ferocity, this work has it all.