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I wrote String Quartet No. 1during the spring of 2011. The work consists of four separate movements. There's a quarter-tone four-note theme which sounds in all movements except the second, which is a kind of intermezzo. String Quartet No. 1 received first prize from the 1st National Competition for Young Composers in 2012 (Yerevan, Armenia).

String Quartet No. 1

2 Violins, Viola, Cello Quartet

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Pop Music Drumming by Chris Bates is a necessary resource for any serious drum set player wanting to study styles such as Rock, Funk, Soul, Country, Hip-Hop and Pop. Each chapter gives a brief historical overview of the style, which is followed by numerous examples of grooves, fills, and transcriptions. The book also includes nearly 200 downloadable high-quality audio tracks. Pop Music Drumming is a must-have book for your library whether you are a student, teacher, or professional drummer.

Pop Music Drumming

Drum Set Method Book

My Mind's Attic is a suite of six short movements for solo lead steelpan. Composed by Robert Martin for pan player Jason Baskin, the movements are distinguished by their individual musical characters and connected by their brief durations and Martin's mature melodic and harmonic ideas. This suite offers the experienced performer an opportunity to further expand technique and idiomatic concept of the instrument. The active harmonic development and sudden dynamic changes ensure the performer develops a consistent touch  from a variety of positions.

My Mind's Attic

Steel Pan Solo

Four African Dances was composed in 2006 while the composer was a student at Missouri Western State University. The work is through composed and has four sections, each with their own distinct personality. This visceral work for percussion septet is perfect for closing a recital or percussion ensemble concert.

Four African Dances

Percussion Ensemble 7 Players

Raiz (pronounced heiss) is the name of an acrobatic kick in the Afro-Brazilian martial art capoeira. Although it would not be functional within a truly combative situation, within the context of a capoeira bout, it is a beautiful and choreographic movement. Aside from inspiration by its aesthetic beauty and circular motion, the technique does not further inform this musical composition. The word “raiz” translates from Portuguese to “root.” From this, the piece draws a sense of mysterious darkness, as well as a sense of organic growth and decay.

Raiz

Steel Pan Solo Low C

The Politicians is a humorous parody on politics written in a march style. Quirky percussion parts serve to highlight the comical nature of the piece.

The Politicians

Concert Band Score & Parts

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of "Luna's Tea Party" by Wes Stephens. This delightful swing composition dances through enchanting melodies and spirited rhythms, evoking the charm of a magical soirée. Perfect for ensembles looking to add a touch of whimsy and sophistication to their repertoire. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Luna's Tea Party

Jazz Ensemble Score & Parts

Queen Bess was written to commemorate the amazing life of aviation pioneer Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman. Every section of the ensemble gets their moment in the sun with this high-flying march, which is sure to delight audiences at concerts and festival  competitions.

Queen Bess

This meditative work for solo multiple percussion uses found objects such as clay pots and tuned metal pipes and weaves them into different textures through the use of hemiola and odd meters.

Temple Music I

Multiple Percussion Solo

First Impressions was written for the University of Oklahoma Steel Band, directed by Andrew Richardson, for their 2011-12 performance season.

First Impressions

Steel Pan Ensemble

Depending on where you strike a steelpan note, you will get a range of timbres including a punchy fundamental, a rich overtone wash, and a tone similar to a gong. I wanted to compose a study with these tonal colors and take on a few compositional challenges. I avoided a programmatic subject, something I typically rely upon to direct the development of my pieces. I also explored the relationship between the composer and the performer by giving the performer greater control over elements of the piece. This led to a form with alternations between free time sections, in which the performer sustains tones and decides the pace of the piece, and sections with defined tempos, which are rhythmically driving and provide a counterpoint to the free time sections. The morphic nature of the tone, the lack of a programmatic subject, the blurring of creative roles, and the expectation to continue this exploration in other pieces led to the name Impression No. 1.

Impression No. 1

Mr. Beat, A.B.D. is the untold story of an acquaintance of musicians everywhere who has not yet gotten around to finishing his doctoral dissertation.  He is an odd, lopsided fellow, switching sporadically between extremes of personality.  A sense of order grows increasingly apparent as he organizes himself and finally earns his doctorate.

Mr. Beat, A.B.D.

Multiple Percussion Solo 4-octave xylophone and 5 temple blocks

Immerse in the delightful melodies of "Le Petit Negre" masterfully arranged by Wes Stephens. This classical piece, originally composed by Claude Debussy, is elegantly reimagined to captivate audiences with its charming dynamics and playful rhythms. Perfect for advancing ensembles seeking to enrich their repertoire with a touch of sophistication. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Le Petit Negre

5.0-Octave Marimba Solo Unaccompanied

Dance Suite is a hodgepodge of some of my favorite musical styles. The opening movement, "Tango," is an homage to the music of Astor Piazzolla. The melody, first presented in the horn, seems to float above the driving, rhythmic accompaniment. However, as the dance progresses, the ensemble playfully steps on each other's toes, so to speak. The second movement, "Slow Dance," started out as an exercise in counterpoint that evolved into a sort of "couple's dance." Various instruments are paired with each other, often at the unison, and build to an ending that is somewhat bittersweet. The final movement, "Rag," pays tribute to the music of Scott Joplin. Syncopated rhythms and melodies tinged with the blues serve to highlight each member of the ensemble.

Dance Suite

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