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Bahrah
William Price
Available in two
versions: for 4 players ($25.00) or 6-7 players ($28.00). Instrumentation:
vibraphone, xylophone & glock., marimbas (2 - one 5 octave) and an array
of small percussion (cymbals, cow bells, toms, etc.).
David Vayo "Late one afternoon in 1984, I
came across a parade while I was walking toward my bus stop in downtown
San Jose, Costa Rica. A group of uniformed high-school kids came
marching down Avenida Central playing a Brazilian samba on drums and
glockenspiels. I realized later how appropriate this scene was to
that army-less, most peaceful of countries where I lived for two years.
Rather than playing a march rooted in militarism, the band played music
expressive of good feeling and celebration. Two years later, when
Anthony Miranda asked me to write a percussion ensemble piece for his
group at SUNY Buffalo, I immediately thought of the samba marching band;
my version of it appears in the climactic final section. The title
Border Crossing is partly autobiographical, reflecting my interest and
involvement as a North American in the culture of the lands south of la frontera. It also refers to the intermingling of contemporary
classical and popular styles in my music." - David Vayo
Phil Hahn
Anthony Miranda
Robert Mols
$24.95
Brandon Hendrix
Sound sample
Scored for percussion quartet - each performer utilizes a set-up of
drums and/or small percussion instruments: claves, temple blocks,
maracas, congas, bongos, log drum, woodblocks, toms and cymbals.
SEE PERCUSSION KEY
"BAHRAH" (pronounced "bay-ray")
is the transliteration of the Hebrew phrase "to create." The
idea for this composition was to take certain important themes from the
Creation narrative in the Bible and turn them into musical motives, and
then use these motives to develop musical material.
The process of turning events from the book of Genesis into musical
material was fairly straightforward. By simply taking the
transliteration of certain key words and breaking them up into
syllables, the composer could then base the motives on 1) the rhythmic
syllabification and 2) the natural Hebrew inflection.
The work as a whole is not intended to symbolize
the Creation. It simply represents the primitive and raw forces that
were used in the creative act. Of particular importance is the motive
for "God," which is represented in the log drum and is featured
throughout the work as a sort of recurring theme.
adv. high school/college. Duration: ca. 4'30"
Beat Ballet
$25.00
Richard K. LeVan
Sound samples: 1
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Up-tempo, groove piece for four players with lots of possibilities to
open it up in the solo sections. Based on a number of West
African rhythmic patterns, this piece
requires intricate coordination between the parts. Although no one
part is particularly difficult, concentration is required so as to
realize the interlocking rhythmic patterns in a fashion that seems
relaxed, yet grooves. No mallet instruments required, scored for
bass drums (2), snare drums (2), tom toms (4) and a number of cymbals,
vibra-slap, bells (double or cowbells) and other hand drums at the
soloists’ discretion - djembe, ashiko, congas, etc. Would work
well as a opening or closing number - performers should have fun with
this one! adv. high school/college.
Boogaloo: Rough and Tumble
Version for Quartet:
$25.00
Boogaloo: Rough and
Tumble
was
constructed using the late 1950's - early 60's "boogaloo" popular music
style as the main impetus for the piece. New Orleans funk and soul
rhythms are combined to create a driving, syncopated framework that
supports the "quirky" melodic lines that permeate the work. Quartet
version - 3rd prize winner in the Percussive Arts Society Composition
Contest: 2004.
Scored for four
multi-percussionists, the title Border
Crossing refers to the intermingling of contemporary classical and
popular styles in this composer's music. The climactic final section of
this piece for four players is intended to express a sense of celebration.
adv. high school/college.
Three movement
work scored for four multi-percussionists. Inspired by encounters with a
number of varieties of cacti in the American South West. adv. high
school/college.
Chamade
Suite for Snare Drum Quartet
$32.00
Igor Lesnik
Sound samples:
Chamade
Retraite
Diane
Snare drum quartet in three movements - optional
additional player(s) on cymbals & bass drum. The term "Chamade" is
derived from an old French military expression for a drum (or trumpet)
signal for a cease fire. This unique suite of three movements is in fact
a concert version of a series of military drum signals. Players utilize
a variety of sticking techniques, adv. high school/college. SEE
ALSO: SURROGATE
for Percussion Ensemble (4-6 Players)
"This
interesting work explores most of the sound possibilities of the snare
drum. It will be challenging for the performer and visually and aurally
fascinating for the audience."
(Percussive
Notes)
Circle
Dances
$35.00
Challenging percussion quartet which displays
intricate rhythmic interplay between parts. Instrumentation: xylophone
(w/B.D. & sus. cym.), vibraphone, marimba, marimba - low C (w/nipple
gongs). college.
Clappercussion
$17.95
Jane Boxall
Sound
sample
Based on interlocking ostinati, this quartet
will be useful for the teaching of dynamic concepts and syncopation at
an easy level. The piece can be performed while standing or seated and
more than one person can play each part. While the rhythms consist of
only quarter and eighth notes and their corresponding rests, the tempo
moves at a very quick pace and much attention must be given to realizing
the nuances called for by the various playing techniques: foot stamp,
leg slap, hand clap, finger clicks and tapping the palm with two
fingers. jr. high - college.
Concerto for Darabukka and Percussion Quartet
$30.00
Anthony DiSanza
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Concerto for Darabukka and Percussion
Quartet, explores three traditional Middle Eastern Iqa’at (rhythmic
cycles): Masmudi Kabir (8/4 time signature), Jourjunah (10/8), and
Karachi (2/4), as well as one original cycle set in 12/8. Structured in
a modified rondo form and requiring extensive improvisation by the
soloist, the work combines traditional Middle Eastern percussion
instruments with instruments from Eastern Asia, South America, and the
Caribbean.
In addition to Middle Eastern musical inspiration, the work draws on
monadic chant and Japanese festival drumming, as well as the lovely and
exciting music of Japanese composers, Akira Nishimura and Kaoru Wada.
The Concerto’s opening measures are directly related to the closing
section of Wada’s composition, Rakuichi-Nanaza for Shinobue;
Japanese percussion; and Western Percussion. college/professional.
Duration ca. 13'40" [Recorded on Hand to Hand - HRCD010]
Densities
$20.00
Richard Power
Scored for four multi-percussionists, this work
explores in a contemporary fashion, the various thicknesses of sonic
texture to be found within a particular grouping of percussion
instruments. Full of contemporary rhythmic configurations and
performance procedures - approx. six minutes. college/professional.
Displacements
$17.95
A piece of
moderate difficulty for two or more players using all membrane
percussion surfaces - requiring focused
concentration and attention to nuance. The interchanging accents and stereophonically
treated sounds, with players dueling, make this an effective and
exciting work. high school/college.
John R. Beck
Sound sample
Scored for 4-5 players, this ensemble is a
"rudimental fantasy" - which utilizes themes from three traditional
snare drum compositions; Three Camps,
The Downfall of Paris
and Connecticut Halftime,
with a nod to Steve Gadd’s performance of Fifty
Ways to Leave Your Lover! Instrumentation: three
snare drums, bass drum and optional toms (2). Big fun! high
school/college.
[Recorded on Tympanum
Ubïquitäs - HRCD005]
Quantity:
Scored for two flutists
and two percussionists, this moderately difficult piece requires tight ensemble playing
featuring the vibraphone and marimba. An ideal recital piece.
college.
Jane Boxall
Sound
sample
Scored for four players, each with a hi-hat and
woodblock (graduated from highest to lowest in pitch), this piece offers
some unique interaction between the parts. Players utilize “open” and
“closed” hi-hat as well as stick clicks and woodblocks to achieve some
interesting visual and aural effects. A unique piece that would work as
an up-tempo opening number or as an encore piece, as it is fairly short
in duration. Younger players may have to spend some time working out the
patterns to facilitate the musical nuances, while more experienced
players should be able to put the piece together in a short time.
Pegasus for Solo Snare Drum & Percussion Trio
$25.00
Ben Wahlund
Sound sample
Video sample
A challenging snare drum solo to showcase an
experienced performer! Percussion Trio instrumentation: I.
Vibraphone, Woodblock and Cabasa - II. Marimba (5 0ctaves),
and Woodblock - III. B.D., Tamb., Low Woodblock, Orch. Bells
or Crotales. college/professional.
[Recorded onTympanum Ubïquitäs
- HRCD005]
Psalm 13
Scott
Blasco
[In Preparation]
Quadrance
Score & Parts:
$24.95
Stephen A. Montalvo
Sound samples: 1
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Challenging, up-tempo
groove oriented piece for four players, each of which utilize a mallet
instrument and small percussion set-up - sometimes simultaneously!
Instrumentation: xylophone, vibraphone and marimbas (2) as well as
bongos, cowbells (2), assorted toms, bass drum, log drums (4 pitches),
congas (2), small gongs (2) and several cymbals. high school/college.
Revelation
4:11
$15.00
Ralph C. Verdi
Scored
for percussion quartet - utilizing bell timbres in a neo-tonal style,
this work features vibraphone, bells, and chimes against an ostinato
background of mostly indefinitely-pitched percussion. adv. high
school/college.
Sonata For Trombone
and Percussion
$35.00
Scored for trombone and three multi-percussionists
this is a substantial work in five movements, each of which presents a
distinct mood. Perc. instrumentation: xylophone, orchestra bells,
vibraphone, timpani (3), bass drum, and an array of small perc.
instruments - bongos, timbales, triangles, sus. cymbals, . . . etc.
college/professional.
Igor Lesnik
This percussion quartet offers a challenging
workout in 7/8. Scored for tupan (or large floor tom/small bass drum),
tambourine, cowbell, whistles (3), wood blocks (2), bongos (2), and drum
set, this work can be opened up for solos between players, the movement
of players through the audience - while playing, and audience
participation as well. adv. high school/college.
SEE ALSO: Chamade Suite
for Snare Drum Quartet
34 Trios & Quartets for Drumset(s)
$39.95
w/CD
Andreas Schwarz
Jane Boxall
Sound sample
This is an up-tempo quartet, scored
for four drums (graduated in pitch), as well as cowbell, temple block,
ride cymbal and tambourine. Each of the players move back and forth
between their drum and auxiliary instrument (all mounted on stands)
throughout the brief piece and utilize foot stamps and stick clicks as
well. A lot of dynamic contrast is called for in this brisk 6/8 romp!
jr. high/college.
