Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring Clap-along
Someone at the London Philharmonic Orchestra has a lot time on their hands and I am so glad! Can you clap-along with Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring?
Crossroads by Ivan Trevino
I hope everyone knows Ivan Trevino’s music! If not, visit his website or YouTube and start listening. (Watch Catching Shadows (Marimba Duo)). Crossroads for marimba and cajon, was written for Bryce Turner.
Ivan’s says that Crossroads is an intersection of rhythmic complexity and melodic simplicity. Throughout the piece, the two players share complex unison rhythms. At times, the cajón player also plays deskbells with feet.
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flowerpot music no. 1 by Elliot Cole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuV5rwDznGE
Matt Penland and Jake Harpster performing “flowerpot music no. 1” by Elliot Cole. I saw this piece live at the 2018 Northwest Percussion Festival and I fell in love with it. This is just one of many great pieces by Elliot Cole.
Third Coast Percussion performs Japura River
This is a beautiful performance of “Japurá River” by Philip Glass. I could listen to this all day. This video is performed & arranged by Third Coast Percussion (Sean Connors, Robert Dillon, Peter Martin, David Skidmore).
Fandango 13 by Michael Burritt
Fandango 13 by Michael Burritt
Performed by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble – Michael Burritt, Director
Performers: Brant Blackard, Sarah Gartin, Chris Jones, Connor Stevens, Sam Um and Andrea Venet
Produced and edited by Matthew Mann
Audio engineered by Rich Wattie
Camerawork by Justin Freeman and Matthew Mann
©2014 Keyboard Percussion Publications
by Marimba Productions Inc.
Used with permission.
Madera, Viento y Metal by Alejandro Viñao
VF Artist YoungKyoung Lee performs Alejandro Viñao’s new marimba/electronics solo ‘Madera, Viento y Metal’ (Wood, Wind & Metal).
If you are not familiar with Alejandro Viñao, check out his other works for marimba and percussion ensemble:
Khan Variations: Performance by Svet Stoyanov
Estudios de Frontera: Performance by Eastman Percussion Ensemble
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SKYPE LESSONS
Skype Lessons with Dr. Gerhart