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Tropical Holidaze

2026-08-31T12:14:20Z

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[[David Miller]]
== General Info ==
Year of Published: 2026 
Publisher: [[C. Alan Publications]] 
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Duration: 00:02:40 
Cost: $36.00 

== Instrumentation ==
Player 1: [[Glockenspiel]] 
Player 2: [[Vibraphone]] 1 
Player 3: [[Vibraphone]] 2 
Player 4: [[Xylophone]] 
Player 5: [[Marimba]] 1 
Player 6: [[Marimba]] 2 
Player 7: [[Marimba]] 3 
Player 8: Snare Drum, Multi-Bass Drum 
Player 9: Hi-Hat, 3 Concert Toms, Crash Cymbal 
Player 10: Claves, Triangle, Large Cowbell 
Player 11: [[Bongos]] 
Player 12: [[Congas]] 
Player 13: [[Sleigh Bells]] 

== Program Notes ==
Tropical Holidaze invites listeners to escape to a sunny shoreline for the holidays, where rhythmic waves, warm breezes, and carefree energy set the scene. Built on driving percussion grooves and bright melodic figures, the piece blends elements of island-inspired dance rhythms with contemporary percussion ensemble writing. Its steady pulse, syncopated patterns, and layered textures create a vibrant sense of motion—like a festive celebration unfolding along a tropical beach.

Throughout the piece, energetic ostinatos anchor the ensemble through three popular Christmas tunes—Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas—while colorful timbres evoke steel drums, hand percussion, and the relaxed optimism of vacation life. As the music develops, buoyant melodies pass between voices, gradually expanding into fuller, more dynamic sections that highlight the ensemble’s rhythmic unity and expressive contrast.

Cheerful, light-hearted, and rhythmically engaging, "Tropical Holidaze" gives performers an opportunity to explore groove-based playing, listening across interlocking patterns, and creating an atmosphere of fun and brightness. Whether performed in a formal concert or a casual outdoor setting, the piece brings a refreshing burst of warmth and encourages audiences to join in the celebration.

== Works for Percussion by this Composer ==
{{Miller, David Works}}

== Reference ==

[[Category: Percussion Ensemble Works]]
[[Category: Percussion 13 Works]]

Tropical Holidaze

2026-08-31T12:12:51Z

Percussion1234: Created page with "David Miller == General Info == Year of Published: 2026 Publisher: C.Alan Publications Difficulty: Intermediate Duration: 00:02:40 Cost: $36.00 == Instrumentation == Player 1: Glockenspiel Player 2: Vibraphone 1 Player 3: Vibraphone 2 Player 4: Xylophone Player 5: Marimba 1 Player 6: Marimba 2 Player 7: Marimba 3 Player 8: Snare Drum, Multi-Bass Drum Player 9: Hi-..."

[[David Miller]]
== General Info ==
Year of Published: 2026 
Publisher: [[C.Alan Publications]] 
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Duration: 00:02:40 
Cost: $36.00 

== Instrumentation ==
Player 1: [[Glockenspiel]] 
Player 2: [[Vibraphone]] 1 
Player 3: [[Vibraphone]] 2 
Player 4: [[Xylophone]] 
Player 5: [[Marimba]] 1 
Player 6: [[Marimba]] 2 
Player 7: [[Marimba]] 3 
Player 8: Snare Drum, Multi-Bass Drum 
Player 9: Hi-Hat, 3 Concert Toms, Crash Cymbal 
Player 10: Claves, Triangle, Large Cowbell 
Player 11: [[Bongos]] 
Player 12: [[Congas]] 
Player 13: [[Sleigh Bells]] 

== Program Notes ==
Tropical Holidaze invites listeners to escape to a sunny shoreline for the holidays, where rhythmic waves, warm breezes, and carefree energy set the scene. Built on driving percussion grooves and bright melodic figures, the piece blends elements of island-inspired dance rhythms with contemporary percussion ensemble writing. Its steady pulse, syncopated patterns, and layered textures create a vibrant sense of motion—like a festive celebration unfolding along a tropical beach.

Throughout the piece, energetic ostinatos anchor the ensemble through three popular Christmas tunes—Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas—while colorful timbres evoke steel drums, hand percussion, and the relaxed optimism of vacation life. As the music develops, buoyant melodies pass between voices, gradually expanding into fuller, more dynamic sections that highlight the ensemble’s rhythmic unity and expressive contrast.

Cheerful, light-hearted, and rhythmically engaging, "Tropical Holidaze" gives performers an opportunity to explore groove-based playing, listening across interlocking patterns, and creating an atmosphere of fun and brightness. Whether performed in a formal concert or a casual outdoor setting, the piece brings a refreshing burst of warmth and encourages audiences to join in the celebration.

== Reference ==

[[Category: Percussion Ensemble Works]]
[[Category: Percussion 13 Works]]

When We Rise...

2026-08-31T11:56:14Z

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[[Celeena Corbin]]
== General Info ==
Year of Published: 2026 
Publisher: [[C. Alan Publications]] 
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Duration: 00:05:00 
Cost: $48.00 

== Instrumentation ==
Player 1: [[Glockenspiel]] 
Player 2: [[Crotales]] 
Player 3: [[Vibraphone]] 1 
Player 4: [[Vibraphone]] 2 
Player 5: [[Marimba]] 1 
Player 6: [[Marimba]] 2 
Player 7: [[Marimba]] 3 
Player 8: [[Marimba]] 4 
Player 9: [[Snare Drum]] 1 
Player 10: [[Snare Drum]] 2 & [[Hi Hat]] 
Player 11: 4 Concert [[Tom Toms]] 
Player 12: Suspended Cymbal, Small Woodblock, China Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal 
Player 13: Suspended Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Sizzle Cymbal 
Player 14: Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Triangle 
Player 15: Mark Tree, Sizzle Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal 
Player 16: Concert Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam 
Player 17: [[Suspended Cymbal]]

== Program Notes ==
When We Rise... was written for the West Hall High School Percussion Ensemble for their Grand Opening of the West Hall Fine Arts Center. When I first started writing this piece, I had gone through several different themes, but none of them seemed to fit the theme I was going for. I kept thinking of the hard work the kids had put in throughout the years and I wanted to write something that would show that. I wanted it to show the determination, the grind, and the passion that every kid in the ensemble, and those before them, have brought to the program. The first word that came to mind was “Rise,” which led me to use morse code and build a theme around the word.

The piece begins centered around the crotales playing morse code of the word “Rise”. There is a subtle build of metallic instruments splitting simplistic rhythms revolving around the morse code, while the wind chimes add brightness and a lush tone. Listen for the lower marimba as it sets the groove for the entire piece and will be revisited throughout each section. After the main theme, tension builds in an intense 3/4 section until the theme bursts through in a heavy, powerful half time feel. The piece is connected through a never ceasing flow of energy that inevitably captures the essence of When We Rise...

==Works for Percussion by this Composer ==

== Reference ==

[[Category: Percussion Ensemble Works]]
[[Category: Percussion 17 Works]]

When We Rise...

2026-08-31T11:55:49Z

Percussion1234: Created page with "Celeena Corbin == General Info == Year of Published: 2026 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Difficulty: Intermediate Duration: 00:05:00 Cost: $48.00 == Instrumentation == Player 1: Glockenspiel Player 2: Crotales Player 3: Vibraphone 1 Player 4: Vibraphone 2 Player 5: Marimba 1 Player 6: Marimba 2 Player 7: Marimba 3 Player 8: Marimba 4 Player 9: [[Snare Drum]..."

[[Celeena Corbin]]
== General Info ==
Year of Published: 2026 
Publisher: [[C. Alan Publications]] 
Difficulty: Intermediate 
Duration: 00:05:00 
Cost: $48.00 

== Instrumentation ==
Player 1: [[Glockenspiel]] 
Player 2: [[Crotales]] 
Player 3: [[Vibraphone]] 1 
Player 4: [[Vibraphone]] 2 
Player 5: [[Marimba]] 1 
Player 6: [[Marimba]] 2 
Player 7: [[Marimba]] 3 
Player 8: [[Marimba]] 4 
Player 9: [[Snare Drum]] 1 
Player 10: [[Snare Drum]] 2 & [[Hi Hat]] 
Player 11: 4 Concert [[Tom Toms]] 
Player 12: Suspended Cymbal, Small Woodblock, China Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal 
Player 13: Suspended Cymbal, Hi-Hat, Sizzle Cymbal 
Player 14: Suspended Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Triangle 
Player 15: Mark Tree, Sizzle Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal 
Player 16: Concert Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam 
Player 17: [[Suspended Cymbal]]

== Program Notes ==
When We Rise... was written for the West Hall High School Percussion Ensemble for their Grand Opening of the West Hall Fine Arts Center. When I first started writing this piece, I had gone through several different themes, but none of them seemed to fit the theme I was going for. I kept thinking of the hard work the kids had put in throughout the years and I wanted to write something that would show that. I wanted it to show the determination, the grind, and the passion that every kid in the ensemble, and those before them, have brought to the program. The first word that came to mind was “Rise,” which led me to use morse code and build a theme around the word.

The piece begins centered around the crotales playing morse code of the word “Rise”. There is a subtle build of metallic instruments splitting simplistic rhythms revolving around the morse code, while the wind chimes add brightness and a lush tone. Listen for the lower marimba as it sets the groove for the entire piece and will be revisited throughout each section. After the main theme, tension builds in an intense 3/4 section until the theme bursts through in a heavy, powerful half time feel. The piece is connected through a never ceasing flow of energy that inevitably captures the essence of When We Rise...

==Works for Percussion by this Composer ==

== Reference ==

[[Category; Percussion Ensemble Works]]
[[Category: Percussion 17 Works]]