Tenor & Double seconds

Two Places in Trinidad   
$17.95            

Scott R. Meister
Lively tune scored for a duo of tenor and double seconds - it can be expanded to four, six or eight players by using any equal number of tenor and double second players. The first movement (Port of Spain . . . .Traffic) is in a lilting 6/8 and the second movement (Maracas Bay) moves at a quick pace in cut-time. In the second movement the double second player(s) adds a tambourine to be played by his/her foot while simultaneously playing pans. high school/college.

Pan & Bassoon
 
Waves against . . . . . . . .    
Version for steel drums (double seconds) & bassoon: $22.00     

Scott R. Meister
Challenging duo in three movements, available in two different versions (instrumentations: steel drums & bassoon or marimba & bassoon), well-suited for college recitals.

Amber Eyes               
$22.95                  

Ernest Backus        Sound sample       
Amber Eyes is a medium tempo soca in ABA form with a good amount of syncopation throughout the ensemble that just makes you want to dance. Written for four parts with a split in the tenor, it is an ideal piece for small band venues, but the parts can also be doubled in larger bands. high school/college.

Calypsoca: for Steelband & Percussion Trio        
$35.00

Scott R. Meister
A unique and innovative work scored for steel band (lead, seconds, guitar & bass) and three multi-percussionists!  As the title implies, much of the work owes itself to inspiration from the music of the Caribbean. While rhythms and melodic material that might readily be associated with pan permeates a great portion of the work, the traditional notation does give way to "timed proportional cells" that give a distinct contemporary flavor to certain parts of this work: here players roll golf balls in the pans, play with knuckles on the sides (pan skirts), play with brushes (on pans) and rub the tam tam with super balls! Aside from a set of pans (all pan parts could be doubled if desired), the percussion instrumentation includes: marimbas (2), tam tam, cymbals, brake drum, cabasa, snare drum, congas, shakers, triangle, . . . . This title would make a very interesting addition to either a percussion ensemble or steel pan concert! adv. high school/college.

Crimson       
$28.00                        

Ben Wahlund        Sound sample
This up-tempo tune includes sections in both 3/4 & 4/4, a solo section and soca as well as samba/funk "feels."  high school/college. 

Dancing Colors of the Nighttime Firesky (The)       
$28.00

Ben Wahlund        Sound sample
Inspired by observation of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), this piece offers the rich sound and texture of the steelpan as a tribute to the complexity and beauty of this phenomenon.  This unique piece makes use of sympathetic resonance technique to create sections of ethereal sounds out of which grows the main body of the work in a Soca feel.  high school/college.

Juice Blenders
$22.95

Joel Smales        Sound sample           
Juice Blenders is a bass driven calypso written in a happy island flair. A catchy melody and tight harmonies make this a very “hummable” and memorable song. This tune builds with intensity throughout, until the band cuts out for a final bass lead, ending with a climactic and energetic coda. 

Just A Moment Ago
$22.95

Joel Smales        Sound sample          
This slow salsa would provide a nice change of pace for your program. Written in a wahera style, this hypnotic melody is a great jam tune. This piece can easily be repeated from the top if you need a title to add some length of time to your performance. A great tune for those who love dancing to your music!  high school/college.

Mild Salsa
$22.95

Joel Smales        Sound sample       
This tune is an upbeat merengue with a catchy opening riff played by the lead pans. It also has plenty of opportunity for your soloists to open up and solo. Tasteful percussion makes this tune really cook! high school/college.

Soca Sauce
$25.00

Joel Smales        Sound sample          
A fast soca highlighting your drummer and percussionist(s), this tune features both solo and groove elements. An occasional ¾ bar provides for some funky and challenging phrasing. An open solo section provides your soloists a chance to open up. The tune ends with the band vamping while your drummer and percussionist(s) open up to solo over the top even more!  high school/college.

Widowmaker        
$28.00   

Ben Wahlund        Sound sample
This piece aims to present a different sound for steel ensemble by means of unique orchestration, progressive rhythms, and challenging textures that run the gamut - all the way from fugal to techno.  While scored for a traditional steel band, it exhibits more challenging "engine room" parts than usual, in that they are meticulously notated.  high school/college.