This piece is the 4th movement from Luigi Boccherini's String Quintet in C major, entitled "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid". Despite being called Passa Calle, it is not a true 'passacaglia' in form but was so named to refer to people walking along the street, singing to amuse themselves.
Composer: Boccherini, Luigi Arranger: Pfitzinger, Scott Octaves: 4-6 Level: 3 Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Medium
Funktasia was written for the Embellish Handbell Ensemble in Grand Rapids, MI.
Composer: Pfitzinger, Scott Octaves: 5-6 Level: NA Publisher: Above the Line Publishing Rating:
The character marking, at the beginning of this original work, says it all: Jazzy, but not swung! Syncopations, bell changes, jazz rhythms, and bluesy sounds all combine for a fun ring and a fun listen!
Composer: Pfitzinger, S. Octaves: 2 Level: 3+ Publisher: High Meadow Music Publishing Rating: Medium
This unique piece is a musical walk-through of a spooky house. In addition to a variety of techniques (TD, mallet rolls, mallet work, and shakes), additional sound effects like a scream, whispering, and an evil laugh are encouraged as you play.
Composer: Pfitzinger, Scott Octaves: 3-6 Level: 2+ Publisher: AGEHR Publishing Rating: Medium
This original piece is true to the blues/swing style throughout. The blues pattern is established in the accompaniment and features upbeat staccatos that may be played director’s choice, although the composer prefers RT.
Composer: Pfitzinger, Scott Octaves: 4-6 Level: 4- Publisher: From the Top Music Rating: Medium Advance