Ritual No.1 (Digital Copy) West

Ritual No.1 (Digital Copy) WestThis work is written for any keyboard percussion instrument, two toms, maracas, two suspended cymbals, tambourine, triangle, and claves. The subtitle "TWILIGHT DANCE" is an apt description of this enjoyable work. While this piece is not demanding technically, it will provide a musical challenge to young players. This work can serve as a vehicle for teaching balance, dynamics, rhythmic precision and phrasing. It is filled with rhythmic energy and has a

Providing a learning tool for eighth and sixteenth notes

and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival

Listen to Cadence No 9

cowbell/agogo bells

the un-traditional cardboard box and even a few foot stomps

Listen to Kick'n Easy

This enjoyable collection of holiday classics contains "Toyland" (seven players)

The subtitle for this work

linear figures

Jump Down Turn Around

The accompanying “Solo Ideas” sheet can be useful for open improvisation or mixed around and/or re-assigned amongst the players

All players are kept busy throughout and there is double-duty for the cowbell/triangle part