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Two Dreams for solo Trombone and 8-part Percussion Ensemble # Percussion Ensemble # ADVANCED # Antonio J # Two Dreams for solo Trombone a # Gordon Cherry # SheetMusicPlus
Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.811252 Composed by Antonio J. Garcia. Contemporary,Jazz,Latin,World. Score and parts. 119 pages....(+)
Percussion Ensemble - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.811252 Composed by Antonio J. Garcia. Contemporary,Jazz,Latin,World. Score and parts. 119 pages. Gordon Cherry #6549777. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.811252). Two Dreams for Trombone and Percussion EnsembleDr. Justin Alexander (Director, VCU Percussion Ensemble) invited me to create a piece for trombone and percussion ensemble that had roles for more- and less-experienced players so that they could mix within the performance. I so enjoyed composing and performing this work. He estimates the overall difficulty grade of Movement I to be a three on a five-point scale and Movement II to be a four, with a grade four for the overall piece; but some players’ parts (within the eight total in the percussion ensemble) are indeed easier.The two Movements are approximately five minutes each.The first Movement Bilita Mpash (An Amazing Dream) calls for (1) shekeré/guiro; (2) 5-octave marimba (shared with...); (3) 5-octave marimba (shared with previous); (4) claves/drum set with mounted cowbell; (5) bell/mounted cowbell/congas; (6) hi-hat/suspended cymbal; (7) bass drum; and (8) four toms/maracas.The Second Movement (Running with the Tigers) calls for (1) xylophone; (2) vibraphone/glockenspiel; (3) 5-octave marimba; (4) drum set; (5) shaker/samba whistle/congas (opt. voice); (6) triangle/bell tree/hanging bells/agogo bells (opt. voice); (7) bass drum (opt. voice); and (8) Timpani (opt. voice). Pending difficulty levels, the conga and drum set parts can optionally be split among additional percussionists. The score notes offer a stage plot and many rehearsal tips.Bilita Mpash (An Amazing Dream)The 3-2 Rumba Clave anchors this movement, launched by the shekeré. Rhythmic vamps of multiple bars form the landscape over which the trombone’s melody emerges, followed by a move to double-time 2-3 Rumba Clave (with montuno) and back. The trombone soloist improvises without chordal accompaniment for a while so could reflect on the preceding harmonies or instead freely improvise with no concern as to chord changes, while a later section requires improv over chord changes. After the recap, a surprise tag of the ending phrase in Cha Cha sets up the rubato finish. Bilita Mpash (BILL-it-uh m-POSH) is a Bantu term for an amazing dream, a dream so good that it is the polar opposite of a nightmare-a dream in a blissful state where all is forgiven and forgotten2. Running with the TigersThe opening, written-out marimba solo is somewhat of a nod to vibist Gary Burton’s influence in bringing mallets towards the expression of modern jazz. A 9/8 samba-groove (5+4) transforms to 4/4. None of the percussionists have to have a jazz background, though the drum set player would be more challenged if not already exposed to Latin drumming. The improvised solo section could be all solo trombone or could be divided among various performers, including trading. The recap of the tune begins over 5/8 samba (3+2, later 2+3). The closing arrhythmic drum-set solo crescendos as the optional surprise of percussionists’ (or additional) voices sing at the end. The title of this movement refers to a recurring dream my dad would have, as well as to the active movements of my grandson when sleeping in his earliest years.-Antonio J. GarcÃaInstrumentation is for:Solo Trombone and 8-part Percussion Ensemble:shekeré/guiro, 2 5-octave marimbas, claves/drumset with cowbell, bell, congas, hi-hat, suspended cymbal, bass drum, toms, maracas, xylophone, vibraphone, glockenspiel, shaker, samba whistle, congas, triangle, bell tree, hanging bells, agogo bells, bass drum and timpani.This rhythmic and dramatic work includes improvisation by the Trombonist. Listen to the brilliant live performance featuring Mr. Garcia and the Virginia Commonwealth University Percussion Ensemble directed by Dr. Justin Alexander. Sharks' Teeth, a Musical Game for Percussion
Sharks' Teeth, a Musical Game for Percussion # Percussion Ensemble # INTERMEDIATE # Contemporary # Dan Heslink # Sharks' Teeth, a Musical Game # Pharaoh Publications # SheetMusicPlus
Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.935392 Composed by Dan Heslink. Contemporary. Score and parts. 23 pages. Pharaoh Publications #6...(+)
Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.935392 Composed by Dan Heslink. Contemporary. Score and parts. 23 pages. Pharaoh Publications #6203899. Published by Pharaoh Publications (A0.935392). Sharks’ Teeth, a Game for any Number of Percussionists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Heslink Sharks’ Teeth is a musical game, or contest, between two or more percussionists. It is based on rhythm, and can therefore be executed on any combination of indefinitely-pitched percussion instruments. Its execution relies on guided improvisation governed by preconceived thematic material and manners of elaboration. In addition to the two or more contestants, another musician functions as a Game Meister (GM) who controls that game’s progress and evaluation. Enclosed are the game instructions for a contest of guided improvisation, and a notated example for two percussionists and Game Meister, Shark’s Tooth. This score can also be played on recital. After reading the contest instructions, the composer recommends that contestants next play the notated example before attempting the game through improvisation. Besides being fun to play, this game is also an excellent tool for fostering concentration, musicality, memory and an understanding of musical structure. The composer, Dan Heslink, assigned a difficulty level of medium, and can be contacted at dan@dheslink.com. The Escape (medium/big percussion ensemble)
The Escape (medium/big percussion ensemble) # Percussion Ensemble # INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED # Film/TV # Frits Renting # The Escape # Frits_Renting # SheetMusicPlus
Percussion Ensemble Bass Marimba,Chimes,Cymbals,Drum Set,Low Drum,Quad Toms,Shaker,Suspended Cymbal,Tam Tam,Tambourine,Timpani,Tom Tom,Tubular Bells,Vibraphone,...(+)
Percussion Ensemble Bass Marimba,Chimes,Cymbals,Drum Set,Low Drum,Quad Toms,Shaker,Suspended Cymbal,Tam Tam,Tambourine,Timpani,Tom Tom,Tubular Bells,Vibraphone,Xylophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1274188 Composed by Frits Renting. Film/TV. 51 pages. Frits_Renting #866319. Published by Frits_Renting (A0.1274188). Side note: This version is for medium/big percussion ensemblesEN:This composition was written for one of the parts of the D exam by Frits Renting. The starting point of the composition was: film music. Inspired by well-known works by Hans Zimmer, Brian Tyler, John Williams and works by De Efteling. The composition starts in a fairly small composition in which, with the help of crescendos and several instruments, it works towards a strong, but above all open and cheerful part. This is followed by a short untuned percussion solo. After this, theme A is closed in a calm, non-violent manner. Immediately theme B comes in which is built up through crescendos and multiple instruments over time. Theme B also comes to a quiet end afterwards. After this theme A and B return at the same time, which builds up and closes in a grandiose way.NL:Deze compositie is geschreven voor één van de onderdelen van het D examen van Frits Renting. Het uitgangsdoel van de compositie was: filmmuziek. Geïnspireerd door bekende werken van Hans Zimmer, Brian Tyler, John Williams en werken van De Efteling. De compositie begint in een vrij kleine samenstelling waarbij, met behulp van crescendo's en meerdere instrumenten, het zich toewerkt naar een sterk, maar vooral open en vrolijk gedeelte. Dit wordt opgevolgd door een korte ongestemde slagwerk solo. Hierna wordt thema A op een rustige, geweldloze manier afgesloten. Direct komt thema B binnenvallen wat word opgebouwd door middel van crescendo's en meerdere instrumenten in loop van de tijd. Ook komt thema B daarna tot rustig einde. Hierna komen thema A en B tegelijkertijd terug wat zich opbouwt en op een grandioze manier, zich afsluit. Meditation (for Percussion Ensemble)
Meditation (for Percussion Ensemble) # Percussion Ensemble # BEGINNER # Jeremy Barnet # Meditation # Jeremy Barnett # SheetMusicPlus
Percussion Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.797629 Composed by Jeremy Barnet. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Instructional,World. Score a...(+)
Percussion Ensemble - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.797629 Composed by Jeremy Barnet. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Instructional,World. Score and parts. 15 pages. Jeremy Barnett #3455015. Published by Jeremy Barnett (A0.797629). Meditation for 9 percussionistsA slow, dramatic piece for beginner percussion ensemble, 'Meditation' offers the chance to focus on sound quality, delicacy, and detailed ensemble playing, within a piece that is both simple and profound. This is an opportunity for younger player to experience a type of music making usually reserved for more experienced and mature musicians. Using standard band/orchestral percussion instruments, 'Meditation' is a welcome addition to any percussion concert program. Dance of the Wind-Up Toys - Percussion Part
Dance of the Wind-Up Toys - Percussion Part # Percussion Ensemble # INTERMEDIATE # Contemporary # James Siddons # Dance of the Wind-Up Toys - Pe # James Siddons Music and Writings # SheetMusicPlus
Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.972637 Composed by James Siddons. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 4 pages. James Sid...(+)
Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.972637 Composed by James Siddons. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 4 pages. James Siddons Music and Writings #3025021. Published by James Siddons Music and Writings (A0.972637). This is the percussion part for Dance of the Wind-Up Toys by James Siddons. It shows the hi-hat, cymbal, and snare drum. This part may be played by one, two, or three percussionists, and is to be used in conjunction with the full score, for clarinet, cello, mime or dancer(s), and this percussion part. For full score, see SMP item number SO 200939. [Liptak] Concerto for Piano and Percussion Orchestra
[Liptak] Concerto for Piano and Percussion Orchestra # Percussion Ensemble # Contemporary # David Liptak # [Liptak] Concerto for Piano an # American Composers Alliance Inc. # SheetMusicPlus
Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.952884 Composed by David Liptak. Contemporary. Score and parts. 46 pages. American Composers Alliance Inc....(+)
Percussion Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: A0.952884 Composed by David Liptak. Contemporary. Score and parts. 46 pages. American Composers Alliance Inc. #4625343. Published by American Composers Alliance Inc. (A0.952884). A chamber concerto for piano with six percussionists. Percussion needed: 5-octave marimba, claves, maracas, vibraphone, suspended cymbal, 4 tom-toms, woodblock, two-octave set of crotales, medium tamtam, wood vibraslap, glockenspiel, large tamtam, guiro, tub. bells, temple blks, bass drum).PDF download includes score - contact sales@composers.com for any inquiries into part sales or rental. Donut Etudes vol. 3: Don’t Step in the Holes! – Keyboard Percussion (Mallet) Quartet
Donut Etudes vol. 3: Don’t Step in the Holes! – Keyboard Percussion (Mallet) Quartet # Percussion Ensemble # INTERMEDIATE # Instructional # Joshua Hauser #   # Donut Etudes vol. 3: Don’t S # Slide Ride # SheetMusicPlus
Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.784338 Composed by Joshua Hauser. Instructional. Score and parts. 38 pages. Slide Ride #5288673....(+)
Percussion Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.784338 Composed by Joshua Hauser. Instructional. Score and parts. 38 pages. Slide Ride #5288673. Published by Slide Ride (A0.784338). 1 Octave Scale Studies in 15+ keys for 4-part ensembles of like or mixed instruments If this is your first exposure to these scale studies, you are in for a treat! Donuts, if you make a mistake!The initial incarnation of these studies were written for trombone quartet and we would play them in the Tennessee Tech Trombone Choir with the challenge that whomever made the first mistake had to buy donuts for the rest of the ensemble. Since then I have brought that version to several clinics and warm up sessions. One time before I got to explain the title, a fellow trombone professor said, Oh, I get it! Don’t step in the holes!I only wish I had thought of that myself... Since we have one of the best donut shops in TN here in Cookeville, treating the studio to sugar coated goodies was always my intent.As with those initial exercises, you can vary these as much as you’d like.· Choose a tempo.· Choose a dynamic.· Choose an articulation/style.One way I like to play these is to have one person be the model, playing the entire scale over and over while everyone else plays the fragmented versions. That helps everyone to keep on track and stay in time. Double or triple up the parts for ensemble cohesion with a larger group.Practice one key, gradually speeding it up to improve fluidity, or choose a variation and take it through all keys, playing version A, B, C, or D then skipping to play the same set in a new key.If you want an additional challenge, play them in different octaves or change the key. Play the F Major set in f minor (all forms), different modes, etc. Players really have to be on their toes to remember if they are playing melodic minor in the ascending or descending form! For jazz players, try swinging them in dorian or mixolydian modes.The variations are endless!If you are using these with transposing instruments, 1) is F Major in Concert Pitch, 2) is Bb Major in Concert pitch, and so on. When you reach a scale that is enharmonic for another key (Db/C#, Gb/F#, or Cb/B), they are presented in both keys for each instrument so Trumpets can play in Eb while the Flutes are playing in C# with similar examples for all keys.All Donut Etudes with the same volume number are compatible so you can play them in mixed quartets or large ensembles with one or more instruments/people on part 1 and a different instrument on part 2, etc. Since the quartets are all identical, conductors/coaches can use any of the scores to tell which part should be playing at what time. Once you have played a scale with one set of parts, everyone can rotate to a different part and play the same scales again!Enjoy!