Being Little is a four-movement work for solo vibraphone based on several special activities that parents share with their newborn. Each of the movements features distinctive characteristics to musically identify with one of those activities. The four…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Charleston is meant to depict experiences in the city of Charleston, SC. The first movement Harbourview is an unhurried chorale-like setting with several short motives that reflect the peaceful motion of the harbor surrounding the city of Charleston. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Holiday
A Christmas Vibe was written by Josh Gottry to provide recognizable but unique arrangements of familiar Christmas tunes for 4-mallet solo vibraphone. Each of these titles varies in style, but all are intended to be appropriate for any Christmas…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This energetic two-mallet marimba solo for the intermediate performer may be played unaccompanied or with an optional conga pattern provided for an additional player. Centered on one primary four-measure theme, the composition is embellished using grace notes…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
7 Original Solos for Developing 4-Mallet Marimba Technique
Josh Gottry's For Four is loaded with excellent solos and exercises for the advancing mallet player. For each solo in this wonderful collection, there is a full page of exercises meant for technical…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Focused around a five-note, left-hand ostinato pattern which threads its way through the entire work, this composition is typified by repetitious rhythmic patterns. Contrast is achieved through variations in texture, range, and harmonic structure. The piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Modus Operandi is a combination of two distinct melodies. The first is a blues scale over a constantly moving sixteenth note motive. The second is a traditional invention from the Baroque. Both styles fuse together in a unique combination of contrasting…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Named for the Titan God, Oceanus is a three-movement work for vibraphone that is reflective of the earth’s bodies of water. The entire piece is constructed around the pitch “C” as a tonal center utilizing a combination of scales and modes. Each movement is…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Collection of 4 Progressive Solos + 1 Duet for Cajon
Outside the Box is a collection of four progressive solos and one duet for cajon. Each piece is intended to develop comfort with a variety of sounds and to assist the performer in creating a vocabulary of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry, J. Woodbury
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
6 Solos for 2 Timpani + Track
Pauken Pairings was written in recognition of the need for engaging works for timpani that are accessible for a wide range of student percussionists. Each of the pieces included in playable on two timpani (29” and 26” drums),…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Gottry
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications