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Bayport sketch by jared spears percussion ensemble music. We will hear a variety of instruments that make up the percussion family and learn how much they can differ. By jared spears directed by casey jones percussion ensemble spring concerts t. Percussion ensemble percussion quartet percussion 1 snare drum, claves optional, triangle, 3 tin cans, percussion 2 bongos, claves, suspended cymbal, vibes or bells, percussion 3 bass drum, wood block, hard drum, 5 temple blocks, percussion 4 2 timpani, 5 temple blocks, cymbal, mark easy composed by mario gaetano. Bryant bernal pr4023 bayport sketch spears megan finnegan percussion coby lambert percussion laura keller percussion baoshi carden percussion cole grannan percussion grayce robertson percussion andrea egloff vega percussion isobel dehler percussion. All parts for each tune are present on facing pages. The roberts wesleyan college percussion ensemble is a chamber type ensemble. Christopher tins baba yetu, from civilazation iv, arranged and rewritten for percussion ensemble by me.
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Four dances for percussion ensemble by rick dior is a crowd pleasing, groovebased work for intermediate percussion ensemble consisting of four contrasting movements held together by reappearing rhythmic and melodic motifs. Bryant bernal pr4023 bayport sketch spears megan finnegan percussion coby lambert percussion laura keller percussion baoshi carden percussion grayce robertson percussion isobel dehler percussion andrea egloff vega percussion cole grannan. Percussion ensemble the nypd band drumline consists of many different percussion instruments. A source book of curriculum and supplemental materials offers educators a large wealth of knowledge and material that can be used in high school class percussion. It is much more reliable than an all in start for some groups. Bayport sketches phs big red band percussion ensemble. Jared spears bayport sketch percussion ensemble pro. We have the finest compositions for amateur solo musicians and music ensembles. A percussion ensemble is a group of musicians who play only percussion instruments. Scored in a lively latinrock groove for two marimbas 4octave, percussion and bass, the piece can be played as a duet with accompaniment track percussion and bass on cd. Percussion ensemble school of music montana state university. Buss was written for stefan sanders and the 30th anniversary of the international trombone assn. Jared spears bayport sketch percussion ensemble instrumentation. The leveling and diverse group of styles makes this series excellent training material, as well as enjoyable for.
Each publication in this graded threevolume collection is written for six percussionists and includes two mallet parts plus a variety of percussion instruments. Percussion ensembles, mallet and marimba ensembles, four. Following is a list of percussion ensemble pieces that fellow directors and myself have found to be. Comprised mainly of duos, trios, and quartets, the mallet ensemble focuses on music ranging from ragtime to classical transcriptions. Director of percussion studies, royal northern college of music, uk. Bayport sketch jared spears intermission concerto for timpani and percussion ensemble john beck b. It was composed following the important world events of september 11, 2001 and was premiered by mr. Professor lin chingchun professor and band director, national taipei university of education, taiwan updated 4 may 2019.
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A set of five, short, contemporary songs for two percussionists and mezzosoprano that use stupid, and comical, quotes as their lyrics. Spears was born in chicago, illinois spears attended the northern illinois university in dekalb, illinois and earned his bachelor of science in education, business technology bse. By 1999 he had worked 32 years in education before retirement. These ensembles focus primarily on the rhythmic aspect of music rather than melody, although some percussion instruments are considered melodic. The percussion ensemble consists of the most elite percussionists in spartanburg district 7. Bayport sketch by jared spears performed by the opelika high school percussion ensemble. Download as xlsx, pdf, txt or read online from scribd. Download your exclusive copy of over 40 pages of printable materials in seven pieces for percussion that work. Outstanding percussion ensembles for 3 to 12 players. Following is a list of percussion ensemble pieces that fellow directors and myself have found to be successful with middle school and. Percussion ensemble music for all grade levels and skill levels. Percussion ensemble michael deluccia, conductor sketches of the orient brian s. Students are placed in percussion ensemble by audition and must be members of the marching band in order to participate.
The ensemble is open to all musicians intermediate to advanced level who want to learn more about the various. Teaching high school class percussion is divided five units. One student can practice each of the different parts, or with multiple books, several students can play in ensemble. A collection of 10 pieces for your beginning percussion ensemble. Each year, members go on tour to several elementary schools throughout the district and put on a concert in may. We are fortunate to have brian west and the texas christian university percussion ensembles at bass performance hall for two important concerts, introducing us to various elements of percussion. This piece would make for a satisfying addition to concert programs that wish to demonstrate the lyrical capabilities of percussion. Or it can be played without the recorded accompaniment and opened up to include a number of players on percussion drum set and bass to make a small ensemble. Percussion ensemble pieces, literature, works lone star. Arguably mahlers most famous single piece of music.
Via paypal you can pay via most major credit cards instantly. Xylophonebellsmarimba 1marimba 2 optionalchimes, vibraphone or pianotimpanisuspended cymbal, two tomssnare drum percussion ensemble. Bayport sketch by jared spears for percussion ensemble. Home of the fresno pacific university percussion ensemble. Each member of the ensemble has the opportunity to play both a mallet instrument and toms. Performed two gentlemen from virginia arranged by murray houlliff.
The percussion section along with me and taylor playing bayport sketch. This is available to you via instant download when you click the button below and pay via paypal. Or it can be played without the recorded accompaniment and opened up to include a number of players on percussiondrum set and bass to make a small ensemble. On behalf of the students and parents of the dickerson percussion ensemble, i would like to thank you for your attendance at. These pieces will introduce the young percussionist to the world of ensemble playing. Oneeyed jacks is a percussion ensemble work for 6 players. Spears taught music theory, music history, composition and percussion in both high schools and in universities. Austin state university are designed to develop the highest possible level of musicianship, performance and.
Professor craig kirchhoff director emeritus of university bands, university of minnesota, usa. The literature performed varies widely, all the way from classic percussion literature such three brothers by colgrass to cartoon music by spivak. These elements are derived from several different musical cultures and are performed on standard orchestral percussion as well as south american, asian, and. Caribbean samba kt percussion ensemble sheet music. May 14, 2011 here is the big red percussion playing bayport sketches. Here is the big red percussion playing bayport sketches.
Williams high school alexandria, virginia may 22, 20. Members percussion ensemble files uploaded by members. Listed in alphabetical order american phoenix 2001 for solo bass trombone or tuba and 4 percussion by howard j. Percussion percussion ensemble by difficulty page 1 c. He also studied percussion and composition from the cosmopolitan school of music in chicago, where he received his bachelors and masters degrees in music.
Xylophonebellsmarimba 1marimba 2 optionalchimes, vibraphone or. This group varies in size and scope and focuses on giving students an optimal chamber music experience. Required list of music ohio music education association. Kt percussion ensemble sheet music instantly download music. Jared tozier spears born august 15, 1936 is an american composer and music teacher.