This beautiful setting of text from the Mass of the Requiem combines mezzo soprano voice with marimba. With each verse, the music increases in intensity, both rhythmically and dynamically. Although the marimba plays primarily an accompanimental role, there…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A gorgeous, unique percussion ensemble with beautiful colors throughout. Read the program notes and use them as the bases of rehearsing this very emotional composition.Program NotesPompeii, the ancient city of Campania, Italy, lies 14 miles southeast of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In the great tradition of piano quintets, Holger Jung has created a unique three-movement work that effectively replaces the piano with a marimba. The contrasting movements in of lost dreams and chocolate feature musical form that is rooted in the classical…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Holger Jung
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Shiraz is dedicated to Leander Kaiser, who inspired me to write this piece and also performed in the premier.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 7:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Quartet Category: Percussion
Listen to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Holger Jung
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Xylophone Feature
A lighthearted xylophone solo with mallet ensemble that will showcase the xylophonist and keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 3 + Solo Xylophone Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A lighthearted xylophone solo that will showcase keep the audience entertained all the way through.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1990 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 5:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Duet Category: Percussion
Listen to Recordings…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Al Anderson, Cort McClaren
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two Moods for Clarinet & Marimba features a constant blending and interaction between the two instruments. The two movements/moods imitate characteristic forms and rhythms of Baroque dances while incorporating modal harmonies of the 19th and 20th…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications