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As
One
$18.00
Gene Koshinski
Sound Sample
This is a challenging duet that offers both a
unique aural and visual experience to an audience! Each of the performers have
identical set-ups and work "as one" by complementing each other with
complex hocketed music played on marimba (shared: one player on each
side) and multiple percussion.
Instrumentation: Marimba (5 octave), bass drum, toms (2), Congas (2),
Bongos (2 sets), Splash Cymbals (2). college/professional.
$14.00 [Direct Download
Version - 28 pp.]
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. . . Digga-digga Deegot
$17.95
David Jarvis
Sound Sample
An energetic and highly
rhythmic work for two players performing on small multiple percussion
set-ups. The title is a
phonetic representation of the main theme, which is heard at the opening
of the piece. It is common among percussionists to vocalize
rhythmic figures when practicing or communicating with each other.
In this case Digga-digga represents a group of four 16th notes
and Deegot two accented 16th notes. adv. high
school/college.
[Recorded on CD -
Parhelion/Equal
Temperament on Eroica-JDT 3020]
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Homage A Mi Amigo
$11.50
Rich Holly
Duet in which both players share the same
instruments. Rhythms based on, and inspired by, those commonly found in
Afro-Cuban music. Tom toms (8), timbales (4) and set of bongos. high
school/college.
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In the History of Man
$18.00
Ben Wahlund
Winner of the 1st
Annual Quey Percussion Duo Composition Contest
(2005) - this is a
unique duet scored for Drum Set & Marimba. Intricate interaction between
the parts makes this a challenging workout! Requires a 5-octave marimba.
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Marimba Music: for Percussion Trio or Duo
$24.95
Eckhard Kopetzki
Sound samples (Marimba):
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2
An appealing and accessible title that features
a marimba soloist with percussion accompaniment. The percussion
parts are set up to be played by either two players, or one, allowing
flexibility in programming - the piece can be performed either as a trio
or duo. While the marimba part requires moderately advanced
four-mallet skills, the percussion parts are a bit less challenging but
very active and fun to play! Instrumentation: Marimba (with
woodblock). Percussion 1: two snare drums & cymbal. Percussion 2: bass
drum, cymbal & woodblock. Percussion soloist version: bass drum, snare
drum, cymbal & woodblock. adv. high school/college.
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Movement
In Time
$30.00
Maurice Wright
This challenging
duo for two multi-percussionists also employs electronic sounds -
including sampled percussion instruments (CD included). This work
of Wright's is dedicated to the memory of Charles Owens, and was
commissioned by Don Liuzzi. Instrumentation: vibraphone,
xylophone, orchestra bells, timpani (4), tam-tams (4), and snare drum.
college/professional.
"The
piece was virtuosic, rhythmically appealing, jazzy, brisk, suave all in
all, fun to hear and apparently good fun to play, as well."
(The
Philadelphia Inquirer,
11/85)
"In
Movement In Time, two percussionists often do the work of four or
five. . . . They didn't just play their instruments; they scurried from one of
numerous and sundry instruments to another. The droning of eerie,
computer-generated sounds accompanied the frenetic activity. . . . The
vast majority of . . . . listeners reacted with justifiable enthusiasm .
. . .
"
(The
Philadelphia Inquirer,
2/95)
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Parables (The)
$28.00
Dan Heslink
Scored for two multi-percussionists and
narrator - percussionists interpret text based on New Testament
scripture. Twelve movements, can be performed in various combinations,
requires large array of percussion instruments: timpani (4), chimes,
xylophone, tam tam, vibes, orchestra bells, and numerous small
percussion instruments; whistles, maracas, cymbals, claves, . . . adv.
high school/college.
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Prelude and Episode for Percussion Duo
$15.00
Ken Shorley
Sound Samples:
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2
Honorable Mention
- Quey Percussion Duo Composiition Contest -
2005. At times subtle, at
times highly rhythmic, this is a unique and challenging duo in two
movements: Prelude, for Frame Drum (Bodhran, played lap-style) and Gong;
and Episode, for Frame Drum and Darabuka. This piece calls for a variety
of performance techniques and some prior familiarity with basic hand
drum performance practice would be an asset, when approaching this piece
- although all strokes/techniques are explained in the accompanying
descriptive notes. A unique addition to any advanced level recital!
college.
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Twelve
$20.00
Eric Guinivan
Sound Samples:
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2nd
place winner -
Quey Percussion
Duo Composition Contest - 2006.
Twelve
is a progressively fast-paced
study in development and crescendo. Scored for twelve drums, two
tam-tams, and two bells,
Twelve
begins with a very simple rhythmic idea that is elaborated, developed
and layered through a variety of textures and tempos while maintaining a
gradual accelerando and crescendo throughout. As the piece reaches the
moment of highest intensity, the key rhythmic elements begin to unfold
in reverse as the tempo becomes even quicker! Duration: ca. 12'
46" college/professional.
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You're
Makin' Me Dizzy
$11.50
Rich Holly
Sound Sample
Feature for two conga players - intricate
ensemble passages as well as solo space for both players - crowd
pleaser! adv. high school/college.
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