SKU: A0.924257

This well-known Holiday Piece can be heard almost anywhere. This arrangement from Pops Standards gives the Percussion section of the Orchestra, a quick yet colorful arrangement of the famous carol. A perfect start to any Holiday Concert, as well as a great tool for practicing percussion instrument changes. 

Deluxe Score Only
Performance Time: 1'35

Arranged By: Caleb Swift

Published under Forte Press

SKU: A0.870488

Watch and listen to the score: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gca6I_3-_fA

Intermediate percussion ensemble piece for 8 players.  Vibraphone, 2 Marimbas, Granite (Temple) blocks, Snare Drum, Concert Toms (2), Low Tom, Ride Cymbal.  Contact ryanjonkermusic@gmail.com with questions and comments.  Visit https://www.patreon.com/RyanJonkerMusic for custom percussion music, and check out https://www.RyanJonkerMusic.com for more.  Enjoy!

SKU: A0.877301

The famous movement of Surprise Symphony No.94 originally for orchestra
simplified version arranged for Mallet Percussion Trio by Dr. Tak Chiu Wong
any mallet percussion instruments

Condensed Score only

For any inquiry, you are welcome to contact me via my website:
www.takchiuwong.com.

SKU: A0.1031461

Simple holiday piece for a percussion ensemble of a drumline and pit.

SKU: A0.987075

A 4-movement Suite for large percussion ensemble, suitable for amateur and professional use.

SKU: A0.935383

Silent Night Prelude for Percussion Octet                      arr. by Dan Heslink

This work is based on the well-loved Christmas carol, composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber. This theme is so popular that it was declared an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2011. And the version sung by Bing Crosby in 1935 is the fourth best-selling single recording of all-time. It’s sure to motivate your audience close to Christmas.

The Prelude begins with a brisk tempo. Although notated in 3, as is customary in more modern renditions (the original theme was notated in 6), the tempo must be fast enough that two measures of 3 create a binary pairing (like 6/4 in two). It may be necessary to slightly slow down the roll speed to avoid a frenetic sound.  The difficulty level is easy. There are no changes of key, and the timpani part requires only two drums (Bb, F) with no tuning changes. The vibe part could be played with two mallets, but might execute more comfortably with three. The other keyboard parts use only two mallets each.

The expression of this beautiful tune will be greatly enhanced by exaggerating the contrasts of dynamics. Accompaniment and ornamental figures must at all times be sublimated to the familiar theme. At the last strain, players should sing the well-known words in order to lead the audience or congregation in group singing. It would be helpful for the conductor to turn and face the audience at this point. This closing passage may be repeated for any number of sung verses.

Use a smooth, relaxed stroke to elicit as much legato as possible. At points a continuous arpeggio accompaniment is divided among the instruments. Care must be taken to keep the sixteenth note speed consistent. The opening runs should be performed half-pedal on the vibes for clarity.

Prelude on Silent Night would serve equally well in recital or in a church service. Duration is 3:10. The arranger, Dan Heslink, can be contacted at dan@dheslink.com