5 players – field drum/4 concert toms/splash cym., field drum/bass drum, field drum/cowbell, field drum/timbales, military bass drum/hi hat. Based on traditional military drum beats and on Steve Gadd’s military samba Duke’s Lullaby.
(2002)
$40.00 – $44.00
Based on traditional military drum beats and on Steve Gadd’s military samba ‘Duke’s Lullaby.’
Clear Things May Not Be Seen was composed during 2017 and 2018. It is scored for two soprano soloists, string quartet, clarinet, bass clarinet, marimba and vibraphone. The lyrics are drawn from three poems by the American author Conrad Aiken (1889 – 1973): Miracles; and poems XCII and LXXXIX from his epic cycle Time in the Rock.
Clear Things May Not Be Seen was composed during 2017 and 2018. It is scored for two soprano soloists, string quartet, clarinet, bass clarinet, marimba and vibraphone. The lyrics are drawn from three poems by the American author Conrad Aiken (1889 – 1973): Miracles; and poems XCII and LXXXIX from his epic cycle Time in the Rock.
Comprised of five sections, Sevenly Reward is a multi percussion solo piece for drum-kit.
Comprised of five sections, Sevenly Reward is a multi percussion solo piece for drum-kit.
Single recording of Becker’s 1920s style composition, Cottontail Capers.
Single recording of Becker’s 1920s style composition, Cottontail Capers.
“Inspired by the Nymphéas series of paintings by French impressionist Claude Monet… [Water Lilies] is a beautifully complex and satisfying work for five percussionists and a pianist… it is recommended for professional ensembles and upper-level graduate students.” —Danielle Moreau, Percussive Notes
“Inspired by the Nymphéas series of paintings by French impressionist Claude Monet… [Water Lilies] is a beautifully complex and satisfying work for five percussionists and a pianist… it is recommended for professional ensembles and upper-level graduate students.” —Danielle Moreau, Percussive Notes
The eight etudes from Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Includes original program and performance notes, with translations in German, French, and Japanese.
The eight etudes from Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Includes original program and performance notes, with translations in German, French, and Japanese.
Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.
Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.
5 players – field drum/4 concert toms/splash cym., field drum/bass drum, field drum/cowbell, field drum/timbales, military bass drum/hi hat. Based on traditional military drum beats and on Steve Gadd’s military samba Duke’s Lullaby.
(2002)
Difficulty | Intermediate |
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Performance Type | 3-5 Players |
Delivery Method | Print Copy, PDF Download, Print & PDF Versions |
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
The most detailed text ever written on the subject of four mallet playing. 15 chapters covering grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
The most detailed text ever written on the subject of four mallet playing. 15 chapters covering grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
A companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba; 45 solos that focus on double vertical strokes, single alternating strokes, rolls, and single independent strokes.
A companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba; 45 solos that focus on double vertical strokes, single alternating strokes, rolls, and single independent strokes.