Contemporary Music for Percussion

In Contemporary Music Bk/2Cd. Par RODRIGUEZ ARTURO. Ce cours examine l\'infusion de Afro-Latin traditionnel et surtout les concepts d\'afro-cubains dans la musique occidentale contemporaine. Dès l\'achèvement de ce livre que vous sera ont maîtrisé beaucoup de nouvelles compétences qui vous aideront à devient un percussionniste plus accompli et, plus important encore, un musicien plus complète. En explorant le rôle de percussions dans la musique traditionnelle des Afro-Cuban, vous comprendrez la batterie de l\'importante contribution se rendre vers une pièce musicale complète, et qu\'un tambour n\'est pas simplement un espace réservé aux rythmique, mais vraiment un instrument de musique digne de reconnaissance. Bien que ce livre se concentre principalement sur les percussions de main, ses principes fondamentaux sont également appliquées à la batterie. Il n\'y a aucune notation standard dans ce livre - au contraire, les rythmes sont illustrées avec graphiques faciles à comprendre, basés sur le comptage des battements subdivisés. Compagnon deux CDs offrent des exemples audio de tous les points importants. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Latin American - Methods / Méthode / Percussions

The term pentacle refers to a star formed by five straight lines. This work provides five percussionistes the challenge of playing several different instruments during one work. Throughout the work performers move from instrument to instrument arriving back at their original position for the work's conclusion. This ability is necessary for the performance of contemporary percussion literature.

Discover the secrets of these exciting and versatile percussion instruments with this new guide by Richie Gajate-Garcia. Complete with two CDs of demonstrations and playalong backing tracks this comprehensive tutor gives you special insights into: Traditional and contemporary Timable patterns Rhythms for Cowbell Cascara Cymbal and more Tuning and maintenance Basic reading and notation Patterns for schoolmusic ensemblesPercussionists young and old will find this method easy-to-follow and loads of fun. A full Spanish translation is included.

For 12 players.Flute Clarinet Acoustic Guitar Mandolin Percussion Piano Harp Violin Viola Cello and Double Bass.Composed as part of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival's European Composers'Professional Development Programme for the Icarus Ensemble and the Nieuw Ensemble.Matthew Sergeant is a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music. His work has been commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra theNieuw Ensemble and the BBC Concert Orchestra. He teaches composition and contemporary performance-practice at the Royal Northern College of Music and it's Junior Department.

Organ and percussion one of the most exotic instrumental combinations in modern music invariably produce delightful sonic effects and contrasts. This also applies to Zsigmond Szathmáry's Sense of Rhythm where this renowned concert organist and performer of contemporary organ music explores the duo format as a vehicle for conversation conflict and reconciliation in a rich array of shades and hues.The lavishly scored percussion part (vibraphone glockenspiel woodblocks cymbals tam-tam tom-toms bass drum Chinese opera gongs and much else) ensures a great variety of colours perfectly suited to the harmonic capacities of the organ. Both instrumental partsclearly reveal the composer's fondness for sophisticated rhythms and varied proportions.Once again Szathmáry uses the organova series to present contemporary music at a high level that places demands on performers and listeners alike while employing a musical idiom and energy that never fail to achieve their effect.Lavishly scored percussion partRhythmic energetic effective: contemporary music at a high level

A Cross-Cultural Curricular Supplement-A Cross-Cultural Curricular supplement. In just five short years WORLD MUSIC DRUMMING has become the hottest new addition to the school music curriculum in years. In thousands of classrooms (grades 3-12) across the U.S. andCanada teachers have found that this active hands-on approach really works. Through the teamwork approach to learning West African and Caribbean drum ensembles with songs and movement teachers are able to reach all of thestudents - even in middle school! Now comes Will Schmid's new book and playalong CD World Music Drumming: NEW ENSEMBLES AND SONGS that supplements the original World Music Drumming curriculum. These new pieces expand thedrumming spectrum to include new culture areas and contemporary drumming styles. All pieces and songs have been kid-tested by grades 3-12. Available Book/CD Pak.

A full guide to the equipment and techniques required of the modern percussionist wishing to be successful in today's competitive musical world. Glen Caruba gives an in-depth tour of a host of popular percussion instruments including:CongasBongosTimbalesDjembeThe use of 'Toys' in modern musical settings Techniques and know-how are discussed using each instrument including aspects of tuning hand techniques exercises and basic swing rhythms. A further section enters the recording studio as you are given a guide to the exciting process of creative over-dubbing. Finally witness some hot Latin-Jazz playing and percussion magic fromthe group Orkesta Eme' Pe'.

Now available as a book and CD package for the first time. A popular nativity which conveys the true meaning of Christmas for children of mixed ages and abilities. This musical includes contemporary song hand-jives step-dance and optional recorder percussion and second vocal parts producing the possibility of a very lively and enjoyable performance. The songs are designed for children aged 5 - 10 years. Duration: approx. 30 mins. Scriptavailable in student book.You will require a license to perform this work at your school/youth theatre; please click here for more information and ourapplication form.

Ultimate Contemporary Rhythm Keyboard Grooves by Andrew D. Gordon will give you an insight into how keyboardists play rhythm Keyboard grooves in many different styles of contemporary music such as: Pop Rock Blues Jazz Funk R&B Latin Gospel New Age Reggae Calypso. Each of the 21 grooves is broken down into patterns ranging from 3 up to 16 with over 150 patterns in total. Each groove uses a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music and generally starts off with a simplified pattern and as you progress through the groove the patterns become more complex both rhythmically and harmonically.The CD that accompaniesthis book contains all the patterns that are notated in the book. Each pattern is recorded twice 1st. with the Keyboard rhythm part playing along with a rhythm section of Organ Guitar Bass and Drums and in certain grooves percussion 2nd. the rhythm section without the piano rhythm part so you can practice along. Also there are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long mp3 files of all 21 grooves contained on the CD that can be accessed from a computer enabling you to practice each groove and pattern for an extended period of time. The play-a-long mp3 files gives you the ability to either practice the rhythm patterns notated in the book in whatever order you prefer as well as the possibility of creating your own rhythm patterns. MIDI files are also included on the CD.This book is being used by Andrew to teach Keyboard students in his 'Keyboard Groove Lab' at Cornel School of Contemporary Music in Los Angeles.

Awarded two Grammys in 2013: Best Contemporary Classical Composition to Stephen Hartke and Best Chamber Music Performance to eighth blackbird for their album “Meanwhile” on Cedille Records (CDR90000133). Commissionedfor eighth blackbird by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition. Incorporates various forms of Asian court and theater music from Japanese Bunraku to Vietnamese water puppets both Indonesian and Turkish shadow puppets toclassic Burmese court theater.INSTRUMENTATION:Flute (d Picc A fl large Flexatone beaters removed); Clarinet (BCl large Flexatone beaters removed); Viola (scordatura: B-F#-C#-G#); Cello; Percussion; Piano

from Pitch Perfect-Relive this fantastic piece from the modern classic Pitch Perfect. Arranged by Deke Sharon for TTBB (4-parts plus solo vocal percussion optional) Don't Stop The Music is the perfect opener or closer for your male a capella group.Released in 2012 this American musical comedy grossed $115 million worldwide becoming the second highest-grossing musical comedy film of all time just behind School of Rock. Featuring an ensemble cast including Anna Kendrick Skylar Astin Rebel Wilson amongst many others. The plot follows Barden University's all-girl a cappella group The Barden Bellas as they compete against other a capella groups in order towin Nationals.

Poignant and humorous story about a rich factory owner’s children who become involved with poor factory kids. Set in the 1830s and linked by famous contemporary figures. Fits in with Key Stage 2 of the History curriculum. Ten songs some with two-part singing recorder and tune percussion parts.

for Violin and Chamber Ensemble-Composed for the UCLA Contemporary Music Festival 1975. For solo violin and chamber ensemble (horn flute cello harp trombone percussion viola double bass bassoon oboe b-flat clarinet and b-flat trumpet).