Par SLAWSON BRIAN. In Santa’s Strut, Brian Slawson combines a funky drumset beat and blues-like melodies to form an easy level percussion ensemble piece that’s perfect for a holiday-themed concert requiring minimal rehearsal time. After a brief introduction, the central section of the piece features the mallet instruments playing melodies based on a blues scale, which are contained in a 12-bar blu…

(For Mallet Quartet). By Brian Slawson. For Glockenspiel, vibraphone, small marimba (4 octave), 4.3 octave marimba (low A) (4 players). This edition: Mallet quartet. Concert Percussion Ensembles. NOTE: If two marimbas aren't available, both marimba parts may be played by sharing …

(For Percussion Quartet). By Brian Slawson. For Glockenspiel, xylophone, one small marimba (4 octave), one 4.3 octave marimba (low A), temple blocks, triangle (4 players). This edition: Percussion quartet. Concert Percussion Ensembles. NOTE: If needed, both marimba parts may be p…

(from The Four Seasons). By Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). Arranged by Brian Slawson. For 2 glockenspiels, crotales, chimes, vibraphone, 3 small marimbas (4-octave), 5-octave marimba (low C), 32 timpani drum, high and low sleigh bells. (10 players). This edition: Percussion ensemb…

(Percussion Sextet from Bach on Wood ). By J.S. Bach/Albert Ellmenreich. Arranged by Brian Slawson. For glockenspiel, xylophone, small marimba (4 octave), 5-octave marimba (low C), vibraphone, three timpani (32 , 29 , 26 ), woodblock, triangle, 2 alarm clocks, drumkit, 3 cowbell…