SPRING SUNRISE
Back in 2009, my friend Ben Gazaway told me about sketches for a piece that he had written back when he was in college. When he played it for me, I thought it was wonderful and I told him that the music would be fantastic as a short overture for percussion ensemble. He agreed, and let me arrange it for him - the result is ‘Spring Sunrise’.
The piece calls for 10 players: 3 Marimbas, 2 Vibraphones, Glockenspiel, Timpani and 3 Percussion. All of the percussion instruments may be shared by the 3 players.
(note: the audio file was created using Virtual Drumline software.)
The piece calls for 10 players: 3 Marimbas, 2 Vibraphones, Glockenspiel, Timpani and 3 Percussion. All of the percussion instruments may be shared by the 3 players.
(note: the audio file was created using Virtual Drumline software.)
MAPLE LEAF RAG
I completed this arrangement back in 2004 for fun, and decided to bring it back for 2020. Scott Joplin's most well known composition, originally published in 1899, has been arranged for Solo Xylophone and 3 Marimbas. While much of the original material was retained, some additional licks were written in to show off the virtuosity of the Xylophonist performing the work!
A fun, show-off piece for the advanced percussionist!
(note: the audio file was created using Virtual Drumline software.)
A fun, show-off piece for the advanced percussionist!
(note: the audio file was created using Virtual Drumline software.)
