Celebrate Percussion!

Akrodha meaning ‘freedom from anger’ in Sanskrit was commissioned for international Percussion soloist Jonny Axelsson and written in 1998. Of this work composer Volans says ‘What would appear as a fairly moderate piece forKeyboard is amplified a hundredfold in difficulty and effect when translated into drum music…I had it turned out written an unspeakably difficult piece.’ The sheet music includes specific instructions on instrumentation andtonality ‘A pentatonic or diatonic scale is to be avoided’ though it is clear that the performer has some leeway to make his own choices of elements to create the sounds.Kevin Volans is a twentieth century composer andpianist who was born in South Africa and has had a variety of inspirational experiences including time spent studying with Karlheinz Stockhausen association with the New Simplicity movement research into African music andmany non-musical friendships and influences. Some of his most celebrated work have been his String quartets.

This work highlights the sounds of instruments that, through the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the motion of history. The piece begins with a magical snare drum rhythm, which intensifies with added bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, and timpani. The music progresses to a climactic, foot-stomping celebration of the drum! This piece is scored for eight snare drums, two cymbals, two small gong and tam-tam, bass drum, and timpani. / Percussions

A lively and energetic piece as befits the title, of seven minutes' duration. Commissioned by the North Wales International Music Festival 'to celebrate 40 years of magical music. First performed at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the 2012 North Wales International Music Festival by Hannah Stone, Harpist to HRH the Prince of Wales. / Percussions

A fun harvest celebration for schools and Sunday schools with six short new songs. Simple props humour and short easy-to-learn songs combine to make a meaningful and fun harvest celebration involving very child. Four topicsections each with a presentation and a short catchy song: Water Vegetables Fruit Bread. Each section is approximately 5 minutes long. Script available in student book.You will require a license to perform thiswork at your school/youth theatre; please click here for more information and our application form.Professionally recorded demonstration and backingtracks are available to purchase and download here .

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday all through the week we can celebrate the gift of a new day. Perfect for choirs in elementary through middle school this Latin-flavored work lends itself to collaboration. Add simple percussionor the fully realized percussion ensemble to enhance your performance. In Spanish.

Sing Together-Commissioned for the 2014 Saint Angela Children and Youth Choir Festival in Bandung Indonesia with the theme of “Diversity in Harmony.”In that spirit composer Jim Papoulis also celebrates the language of Indonesia by using Bahasa the native language of that country. He weaves the beauty and lyricism of the language along with the harmony and rhythm of both American and Indonesian cultures to create this inspiring and uplifting piece.

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages) and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part Song forms a moment of contemplation and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages) and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part Song forms a moment of contemplation and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Is there something to be celebrated? Then let's play 'Let's Celebrate'! This four-part suite has been based on two birthday songs: the world-famous 'Happy Birthday to you' (which is also sung in many other languages) and the Dutch song 'Lang zal hij/zij leven'. The Fanfare opens in grand style with the motif of 'Lang zal hij leven' and is followed by a cheerful March in which the motifs of both songs can be heard. The third part Song forms a moment of contemplation and the birthday presents are unwrapped by the percussion section in the fourth part Surprise Party. The yell may be adapted to the occasion. (the sleigh bells caused the composer to note down this somewhat peculiar yell). Of course everybody is expected to join in.

Avec Let?s Celebrate Sven Van Calster nous rappelle le dynamisme de son style d?écriture connu au-delà des frontières belges. L?oeuvre a été commandée pour l?Orchestre d?Harmonie Junior SJOW (district d?Hoboken - Belgique) à l?occasion de son dixième anniversaire. Des motifs agréables joués par les bois et une rythmique solide et brillante assurée par les percussions donnent à Let?s Celebrate un caractère gai et lumineux qui nous invite à faire la fête. Une composition idéale en ouverture de concert.

Avec Let?s Celebrate Sven Van Calster nous rappelle le dynamisme de son style d?écriture connu au-delà des frontières belges. L?oeuvre a été commandée pour l?Orchestre d?Harmonie Junior SJOW (district d?Hoboken - Belgique) à l?occasion de son dixième anniversaire. Des motifs agréables joués par les bois et une rythmique solide et brillante assurée par les percussions donnent à Let?s Celebrate un caractère gai et lumineux qui nous invite à faire la fête. Une composition idéale en ouverture de concert.

The Big Picture was written to celebrate the completion of a major redevelopment and refurbishment to Aberdeen Art Gallery. Wishing to examine a subject important in different ways to both the visual arts and music the composer decided to write about colour. Score available: CH88092. Voice/Keyboard Score: CH88092-01 Instrumental Parts: CH88092-02.

Uses: General Thanksgiving EastertideScripture: Colossians 3:16-17; Psalm 100:4; I Thessalonians 5:18Springing from the pages of Scripture this anthem evokes a spirit of thanksgiving in its musicaland textural approach. Beginning with a free-formed passage that acts as a vocal introduction the anthem eventually surrenders to a lilting 6/8 theme that has a memorable contour and gait. The rhythmic energy of thisceltic-styled praise song creates a vibrant call to praise for any worship service. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & parts for guitar flute [penny whistle] percussion violin cello). Duration: ca. 3:03.