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Adagietto
From Symphony No. 5
by Gustav Mahler, arr. Jeffrey D. Grubbs
Level: Medium
Personnel: 5 players
Our price: $30.00
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The fourth movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 5 is commonly known as the "Adagietto," and is arguably his most famous single piece of music. This piece would make for a satisfying addition to concert programs that wish to demonstrate the lyrical capabilities of percussion.
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Alborada del Gracioso
For Percussion Ensemble
by Maurice Ravel, arr. James Ancona
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 9 players
Our price: $45.00
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This percussion ensemble arrangement of Alborada del Gracioso recreates the colorful and vibrant work of Ravel's original. Originally written in 2001 and premiered by the Santa Clara Vanguard percussion ensemble, this arrangement will challenge performers and engage audiences with its accessible Spanish flair.
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Big Country
For Percussion Ensemble
by Béla Fleck, arr. Olin Johannessen
Level: Medium-advanced
Personnel: 8-10 players
Our price: $40.00
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Big Country is a catchy and inspired composition by world renowned banjo picker and jazz musician Béla Fleck from the album Left of Cool by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. Its simple melody encapsulates the folksy sound of Americana, and Olin Johannessen's arrangement wonderfully captures this through his scoring for percussion ensemble. As he states in the performance notes,...
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Children's Medley
Percussion sextet from "Bach on Wood"
by Bach/Elmenreich, arr. Brian Slawson
Level: Medium
Personnel: 6 players
Our price: $35.00
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Arranged for percussion sextet, "Children's Medley" is one of several masterworks arranged for percussion ensemble on the Grammy-nominated CD, "Bach on Wood" by Brian Slawson.
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Concerto in A Minor
From Concerto for 4 Harpsichords & Strings (as heard on “Bach on Wood”)
by J.S. Bach, arr. Brian Slawson
Level: Medium-advanced
Personnel: 6 players
Our price: $35.00
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This “Allegro” is from Bach’s Concerto for 4 Harpsichords & Strings (BWV 1065). . This sextet arrangement for "Concerto in A Minor" has been heard worldwide on the popular CD, "Bach on Wood" which helped garner Brian Slawson a Grammy nomination of “Best New Classical Artist.”
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Devil's Dance
from "Histoire du Soldat"
by Igor Stravinsky, arr. James Ancona
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 8 players
Our price: $31.00
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The Devil's Dance is a short animated movement from Stravinsky's famous theatrical work Histoire du Soldat. Originally written by Stravinsky for a small instrumental theater ensemble of two woodwinds, two brass, two strings, and one solo percussionist, Ancona has preserved the original intent of this piece in a concert percussion setting of eight players.
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Entrance of the Queen of Sheba
For mallet ensemble and two flutes
by G.F. Handel, arr. Brian Slawson
Level: Medium
Personnel: 8 or 9 players
Our price: $35.00
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Written for mallet ensemble and two flutes, Queen of Sheba offers ensembles to demonstrate how well Baroque music adapts to percussion instruments. Slawson's arrangement of Queen of Sheba has been heard worldwide on the popular CD, "Bach on Wood."
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Have You Heard
For Percussion Ensemble
by Pat Metheny, arr. Olin Johannessen
Level: Medium-advanced
Personnel: 8 players
Our price: $40.00
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Description:
Have You Heard is a popular piece by the musical legend, Pat Metheny. Mallet players are accompanied by a rhythm section of bass guitar, drumset, and auxilliary percussion. This is an upbeat and crowd-pleasing piece which allows for an extended solo section in the middle. It would be a great closer for any percussion ensemble concert, or a great way to highlight your...
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Katraterra
for Percussion Ensemble
by Jim Casella
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 9 players
Our price: $45.00
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Written for nine players, Katraterra is a concert piece which uses a variety of textures, instruments, and techniques to create a driving and intense feel. The 5/8 time signature dominates the groove and weaves in and out of other time signatures, but is intended to happen smoothly without obvious perception to when these changes occur. With driving solo statements, complex...
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Metheny Dream
Themes from "Letter from Home" and "First Circle"
by Pat Metheny/Lyle Mays, arr. James Ancona
Level: Advanced
Personnel: 8 players
Our price: $45.00
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This short medley contains themes from "Letter From Home" and "First Circle" by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays. It contains beautiful harmonies and interplay between all players of the ensemble. While the complex meter changes may supply an initial challenge to performers, the end result is a seamless thread of beautiful music with a subtle underlying groove. This collection was...
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