Alan Keown
Alan Keown has been a percussion teacher and arranger in the Pacific Northwest for over 32 years. He spent many of those years as a drumset and orchestral performer as well as marching percussion specialist at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and various high school programs.
He has been involved with Ted Turner's Goodwill Games Ceremonies as well as the competitive tour sponsored by Drum Corps International and is very active in the winter drumline activity.
Alan is a clinician for Yamaha drums, Vic Firth drumsticks, Remo drumheads, Sabian cymbals and the founder of the Alan Keown Marching Percussion Camp, currently held in Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Keown publishes marching band music with Matrix Publishing Company, concert percussion literature with Alfred Publishing and Tapspace Publications and indoor drumline shows with Marching Show Concepts.
He has been involved with Ted Turner's Goodwill Games Ceremonies as well as the competitive tour sponsored by Drum Corps International and is very active in the winter drumline activity.
Alan is a clinician for Yamaha drums, Vic Firth drumsticks, Remo drumheads, Sabian cymbals and the founder of the Alan Keown Marching Percussion Camp, currently held in Eugene, Oregon. Mr. Keown publishes marching band music with Matrix Publishing Company, concert percussion literature with Alfred Publishing and Tapspace Publications and indoor drumline shows with Marching Show Concepts.
A “drummy” good time for eight beginning-to-intermediate percussionists that starts where the piece “Shockwave!” ends off.
Duration: 3:00 | Level: Med-Easy | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $36.00
A “drummy” good time for eight beginning-to-intermediate percussionists that starts where the piece “Shockwave!” ends off.
Duration: 3:00 | Level: Med-Easy | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $36.00
Rich with rhythmic melody and dynamic and timbre variation, Keown showcases his gift for original composition in this multipercussion duet.
Duration: 5:00 | Level: Med-Advanced | Personnel: 2
Price: $28.00
Rich with rhythmic melody and dynamic and timbre variation, Keown showcases his gift for original composition in this multipercussion duet.
Duration: 5:00 | Level: Med-Advanced | Personnel: 2
Price: $28.00
Two waves will become one stronger wave if they meet at the right point. There are many right points in this exciting solo for multipercussion.
Duration: 6:40 | Level: Med-Advanced
Price: $16.00
Two waves will become one stronger wave if they meet at the right point. There are many right points in this exciting solo for multipercussion.
Duration: 6:40 | Level: Med-Advanced
Price: $16.00
Alan Keown's driving and groovy percussion ensemble for 6 players. No mallet instruments required.
Duration: 3:20 | Level: Med-Easy | Personnel: 6 players
Price: $36.00
Alan Keown's driving and groovy percussion ensemble for 6 players. No mallet instruments required.
Duration: 3:20 | Level: Med-Easy | Personnel: 6 players
Price: $36.00
A collection of beginning snare drum solos, duets, and a trio building solid foundations for early success.
Duration: 14:40 (total) | Level: Easy | Personnel: 1–3 players
Price: $13.00
First Things First (Download) 5 solos, 2 duets, and 1 trio for beginning snare students
By Alan Keown
By Alan Keown
A collection of beginning snare drum solos, duets, and a trio building solid foundations for early success.
Duration: 14:40 (total) | Level: Easy | Personnel: 1–3 players
Price: $13.00
For 4 or 5 players, this entry-level piece is a fantastic foray into counterpoint and fugal concepts. Requires minimal instrumentation!
Duration: 3:15 | Level: Easy | Personnel: 4-5 players
Price: $32.00
For 4 or 5 players, this entry-level piece is a fantastic foray into counterpoint and fugal concepts. Requires minimal instrumentation!
Duration: 3:15 | Level: Easy | Personnel: 4-5 players
Price: $32.00
Two players explore myriad mathematical rhythmic combinations and polyrhythms with a minimal setup of congas, bongos, and 4 wooden planks.
Duration: 6:00 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $28.00
Two players explore myriad mathematical rhythmic combinations and polyrhythms with a minimal setup of congas, bongos, and 4 wooden planks.
Duration: 6:00 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $28.00
A drummy, raucous percussion quartet that uses trading accent patterns and bombastic unisons an homage to Russell Peck’s “Lift-Off!”
Duration: 4:00 | Level: Med-Advanced | Personnel: 4
Price: $36.00
A drummy, raucous percussion quartet that uses trading accent patterns and bombastic unisons an homage to Russell Peck’s “Lift-Off!”
Duration: 4:00 | Level: Med-Advanced | Personnel: 4
Price: $36.00
A rhythmic, imitative piece for intermediate multipercussion duet.
Duration: 03:45 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $26.00
A rhythmic, imitative piece for intermediate multipercussion duet.
Duration: 03:45 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 2 players
Price: $26.00
A thematic percussion ensemble work based on a sailor's journey at sea.
Duration: 4:50 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $36.00
A thematic percussion ensemble work based on a sailor's journey at sea.
Duration: 4:50 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 8 players
Price: $36.00
An intermediate level quartet, written in a pointilistic, minimalist style. One marimba is shared and the parts are split between players to form a cohesive whole.
Duration: 4:40 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 4 players
Price: $32.00
An intermediate level quartet, written in a pointilistic, minimalist style. One marimba is shared and the parts are split between players to form a cohesive whole.
Duration: 4:40 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 4 players
Price: $32.00
A short, accessible, and drummy piece for beginner-level percussion ensemble.
Duration: 2:30 | Level: Easy | Personnel: 8 Players
Price: $34.00
A short, accessible, and drummy piece for beginner-level percussion ensemble.
Duration: 2:30 | Level: Easy | Personnel: 8 Players
Price: $34.00
