by Schwantner Schuller and Bach-This latest work in the “Master Class” series presents a comprehensive interpretive analysis and performance guide of three major works for solo marimba by San Francisco Symphony Principal Percussionist Jack Van Geem.Van Geem's well-thought-out approach to learning Velocities by Joseph Schwantner helps solve many of the difficult 4-mallet technical issues of this most notable composition for solo marimba. His extensive theoreticalanalysis of Three Small Adventures by Gunther Schuller aids in a greater musical approach to this and other contemporary works for marimba. Van Geem provides his personal edition including dynamics phrasing andarticulations to J. S. Bach's Fuga in G minor. Van Geem outlines his philosophy of solo marimba technique and how mallet position increases a player's accuracy and provides an important aid in memorization. This in-depthpublication covers topics such as sticking options beating spots hand & arm postures memorization practicing learning the art of triaging and more.
SKU: GI.G-317204
ISBN 9781574631111. UPC: 884088515560.
This latest work in the Meredith Music master class series presents a comprehensive, interpretive analysis and performance guide of three legendary compositions for timpani and percussion. Together, Morris Lang, Charles Dowd, and Anthony J. Cirone have put a lifetime of performance and study experience into an extensive volume featuring Eight Pieces for Four Timpani by Elliott Carter, Concertino for Percussion and Small Orchestra by Darius Milhaud and l'Histoire du Soldat by Igor Stravinsky. This in-depth, one-of-a-kind publication includes: corrections of wrong notes, rhythms, phrasings, and dynamics, far-reaching suggestions on interpretation, revised notation when original music was difficult to read, suggested muffling to enhance interpretation, additional articulations when appropriate, suggested sticking to increase musical phrasing, historical references.
SKU: GI.G-317212
ISBN 9781574631197. UPC: 884088581664.
This latest work in the Master Class series presents a comprehensive, interpretive analysis and performance guide of three major works for solo marimba by San Francisco Symphony Principal Percussionist Jack Van Geem. Van Geem's well-thought-out approach to learning Velocities by Joseph Schwantner helps solve many of the difficult 4-mallet technical issues of this most notable composition for solo marimba. His extensive theoretical analysis of Three Small Adventures by Gunther Schuller aids in a greater musical approach to this and other contemporary works for marimba. Van Geem provides his personal edition including dynamics, phrasing, and articulations to J. S. Bach's Fuga in G minor. Van Geem outlines his philosophy of solo marimba technique and how mallet position increases a player's accuracy and provides an important aid in memorization. This in-depth publication covers topics such as sticking options, beating spots, hand & arm postures, memorization, practicing, learning the art of triaging, and more.
SKU: AP.1-ADV13026
ISBN 9783954810093. UPC: 805095130263. English.
This instructional multimedia set contains a book and DVD designed to help master classic Brazilian rhythms for percussion instruments. Starting out with warm-ups and groove patterns, this method presents the popular samba, bossa nova, and baião styles as well as exciting varieties of Afoxé, Xaxado, Marchinha, Xote, and Samba in 7/8 for the experienced player. For each style, the DVD includes sample performances that can be used when learning and practicing hand coordination and technique. Drums from Brazil is suitable for an autodidactic approach but can also be employed by teachers for one-on-one or group instruction. The author is one of Brazil's most in-demand percussionists and percussion teachers, performing with ensembles from symphony orchestras to samba schools. He works as a private tutor and is credited with the invention of the Ceramofone, a percussion instrument made of ceramics and played with sticks.
SKU: CL.CTS-7747-01
This classic continues to be one of the Master composer’s most performed works. The dazzling opening theme full of harmonic devices and rhythmic zeal is classic Smith. A lush and delicate Andante section follows before returning to the sparkling main theme. This remarkable work is not to be missed!
SKU: CL.CTS-7747-00
SKU: AP.51097
UPC: 038081581347. English. Traditional Welcome Song.
This lively welcome song traditionally accompanies the West African fanga dance. Built on the familiar tune (plus some new material and a few English words), this general music class favorite is fully developed as a choral arrangement. Scattered handclaps, syncopated rhythms, and bright harmonies make this well-crafted setting a joy to perform! A modulating breakdown section in the middle offers the opportunity to incorporate the dance. Downloadable percussion parts are available online.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.51095
UPC: 038081581323. English. Traditional Welcome Song.