A beautifully lyrical work for marimba quartet. This arrangement captures the lush, warm sounds of the organ for which it was originally composed.Program NotesAria, originally written for solo organ (published by Zimbel Press), was arranged by Emma Lou Diemer…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is difficult, but accessible, and the orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Influenced in part by Viñao's "Khan Variations" and EDM music, First Atlantean Dance is a fun & challenging work for solo marimba & track that will have the audience on their feet dancing in the aisles.Program NotesA long, long time ago I played a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Oxford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Imagine a singer/songwriter that doesn’t use a guitar or piano to accompany themselves, but a marimba! That’s what these three songs explore, but with some added metric twists indicative of a percussionist’s rhythmic mind. With poignant lyrics from Josh…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Josh Oxford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Emma Lou Diemer's dramatic Psalm 121 features sweeping scales played by the organ, stately fanfares in the brass and effective swells in the timpani and suspended cymbal. A perfect showcase for the contemporary organist.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on excerpts from four psalms, Diemer's Psalms for Percussion & Organ use the rhythmic excitement of the percussion instruments to contrast the majestic sustaining qualities of the organ.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 3 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Challnged by famed marimbist Gordon Stout to compose a work for flute & marimba, Josh Oxford impressively cranked out Salopettes in a matter of days. It is an impressive display for both players and extremely musically satisfying for the audience.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Josh Oxford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A driving mallet ensemble for six keyboard percussionists. Scored for two xylophones, two marimbas, and two vibraphones.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 6:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications