Four Faces is scored for 5.0 marimba soloist, four percussionists, and electric bass. Rhythmically extremely interesting, and not at all like any other music for marimba solo and percussion quartet. Check it out!
Four Faces is scored for 5.0 marimba soloist, four percussionists, and electric bass. Rhythmically extremely interesting, and not at all like any other music for marimba solo and percussion quartet. Check it out!
Inspired by the final confrontation of the Boy Who Lived and He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.
Inspired by the final confrontation of the Boy Who Lived and He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named.
A massive percussion orchestra of 21 players.Maslanka offers this piece in memory of Bob Hohner, one of the greatest contributors to percussion ensemble literature and performance. Strikingly gorgeous sonorities move audience and players alike.
A massive percussion orchestra of 21 players.Maslanka offers this piece in memory of Bob Hohner, one of the greatest contributors to percussion ensemble literature and performance. Strikingly gorgeous sonorities move audience and players alike.
Percussion Ensemble Sextet for Vibraphone, Marimba, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Drum Set & Cabasa/Triangle/Clave.
Percussion Ensemble Sextet for Vibraphone, Marimba, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Drum Set & Cabasa/Triangle/Clave.
Lights of the Forest is a loosely programmatic piece. It is inspired by a series of images of light in a forest: the setting sun through the trees, a campfire of a traveler, the glowing eyes of a predator, the glow of bioluminescent life forms, stars peering through the boreal canopy, first light as night recedes.”I really enjoyed this piece for its complexity of techniques, orchestration, and level of difficulty.”-Percussive Notes
Lights of the Forest is a loosely programmatic piece. It is inspired by a series of images of light in a forest: the setting sun through the trees, a campfire of a traveler, the glowing eyes of a predator, the glow of bioluminescent life forms, stars peering through the boreal canopy, first light as night recedes.”I really enjoyed this piece for its complexity of techniques, orchestration, and level of difficulty.”-Percussive Notes
Premiered at PASIC 2017, MAG7 is a virtuosic ensemble piece that infuses multiple genres and artistic influences.
Premiered at PASIC 2017, MAG7 is a virtuosic ensemble piece that infuses multiple genres and artistic influences.
For 8 percussionists, 3 of which serve as soloists and interact with the rest of the ensemble in ways which mimic the movements and works of the maskiviro (spiritual medium in the culture of Zimbabwe). Written for the NWU Percussion Ensemble.
For 8 percussionists, 3 of which serve as soloists and interact with the rest of the ensemble in ways which mimic the movements and works of the maskiviro (spiritual medium in the culture of Zimbabwe). Written for the NWU Percussion Ensemble.
Multum in Parvis differs from Helble’s other percussion orchestra works in that most of the material is introduced and developed by membranophones rather than keyboards.
Multum in Parvis differs from Helble’s other percussion orchestra works in that most of the material is introduced and developed by membranophones rather than keyboards.
(1982, revised 1998) percussion solo (amplified tabla, congas, or drum set solo with accompaniment by eight players) – crotales, glockenspiel, marimba, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), steel pan, vibraphone, electric or acoustic piano and electric bass guitar.
(1982, revised 1998) percussion solo (amplified tabla, congas, or drum set solo with accompaniment by eight players) – crotales, glockenspiel, marimba, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), steel pan, vibraphone, electric or acoustic piano and electric bass guitar.
A finely crafted work for ten players, featuring two sets of antiphonal timpani. Parts range from very simple bass drum and cymbals, to challenging snare drum, keyboard and timpani. Premiered by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble. Neat manuscript, spiral bound.
A finely crafted work for ten players, featuring two sets of antiphonal timpani. Parts range from very simple bass drum and cymbals, to challenging snare drum, keyboard and timpani. Premiered by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble. Neat manuscript, spiral bound.
Composed for Gary Cook and the University of Arizona Percussion Ensemble, it has received very favorable reviews. Written for large percussion ensemble (15 players), and in three movements.
Composed for Gary Cook and the University of Arizona Percussion Ensemble, it has received very favorable reviews. Written for large percussion ensemble (15 players), and in three movements.
Each of the seven movements is a depiction of a character from the composer’s family album. The piece requires seven players, each taking turns reading text while the others perform the associated music.
Each of the seven movements is a depiction of a character from the composer’s family album. The piece requires seven players, each taking turns reading text while the others perform the associated music.
Prelude and Rondo, commissioned by Texas Christian University and Dr. Brian West for a PASIC performance, is a large and very attractive percussion orchestra work, featuring one of Helble’s most beautiful and hypnotic openings.
Prelude and Rondo, commissioned by Texas Christian University and Dr. Brian West for a PASIC performance, is a large and very attractive percussion orchestra work, featuring one of Helble’s most beautiful and hypnotic openings.
Quartz City is another winner – literally. Johnson’s piece won first prize in the 1995 P.A.S.Composition Contest. The vibraphone solo is very challenging; the ensemble parts somewhat less so.
Quartz City is another winner – literally. Johnson’s piece won first prize in the 1995 P.A.S.Composition Contest. The vibraphone solo is very challenging; the ensemble parts somewhat less so.
This work for solo marimba, four percussion, and timpani is described by the composer as a “mood portrait of the dark, sultry, murky vegetation covering unexpected mysteries of the tropical rain forest.” Counter rhythms and polyrhythms have a strong presence in the piece, creating a primitive atmosphere. The use of a wide array of instruments and playing implements contributes to this mood.
This work for solo marimba, four percussion, and timpani is described by the composer as a “mood portrait of the dark, sultry, murky vegetation covering unexpected mysteries of the tropical rain forest.” Counter rhythms and polyrhythms have a strong presence in the piece, creating a primitive atmosphere. The use of a wide array of instruments and playing implements contributes to this mood.
Rechargeble Light received its premiere performance on August 4, 2000 at the Chautauqua Institute (Chautauqua, NY) with Michael Burritt as percussion soloist. It attempts to fuse electronic and acoustic sounds in a chamber music setting. Scored for percussion soloist playing non-pitched instruments accompanied by five percussionists playing mostly pitched instruments including two synthesizers and a MalletKat (a synthesizer comprised of triggers in the shape of a mallet keyboard).
Rechargeble Light received its premiere performance on August 4, 2000 at the Chautauqua Institute (Chautauqua, NY) with Michael Burritt as percussion soloist. It attempts to fuse electronic and acoustic sounds in a chamber music setting. Scored for percussion soloist playing non-pitched instruments accompanied by five percussionists playing mostly pitched instruments including two synthesizers and a MalletKat (a synthesizer comprised of triggers in the shape of a mallet keyboard).
