Written for Michael Rosen, Arctic opens with a brief, slightly dissonant rolled section followed by many changes in mood (from desolation to hope to doubt to...
Trumpet Feature
With the trumpet and percussion ensemble exchanging and combining in the presentation of rhythmic and melodic ideas, this is an exciting work...
After a free, improvisational introduction with many special effects (bass drum roll inside piano, bowed tam-tam, wire brush on piano string, etc.), the tempo...
An exciting trio for battery percussion that explores the textures and timbres available to a percussionist while traveling through a vast number of meter...
Clarinet Feature
Using traditional percussion instruments, Parker creates a dialogue between the soloist and percussion ensemble that allows each to enjoy its...
Hopscotch is a playful, although not entirely innocent, composition where the game-like mentality is pursued on a variety of levels. The first movement serves...
A simple chorale opens this set of variations written to commemorate the life of Mother Teresa. The ensuing variations span several different moods and...
Miles to Go Before I Sleep is a delightful solo marimba work for the intermediate percussionist. It travels through several different moods, but remains...
