This theme and variations was composed with the piano compositions of Liszt, Rachmaninov, and other Romantic era composers in mind. in homage to the great Romantic era solo compositions, it should be approached with an eye for flair, creative flexibility, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
8 Early Solos for 2-Mallet Marimba + Track
BEYOND the HORIZON is a set of eight pieces in a colorful variety of musical styles that offers novice mallet percussionists engaging and manageable opportunities to hone their performance skills. Though written as…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Expectation pairs an agile two-mallet marimba solo with an energetic cinematic-style backing track to create a true crowd-pleaser. Written originally for performance in school assemblies and classroom visits, Expectation can also be a fun alternative to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Many people have a hard time keeping still. Some of them become percussionists (as band teachers everywhere can attest). Fidgeter's Waltz puts that fidgeting to good use and, since it requires no instruments or implements but just somewhere to sit, can be…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A Rewarding Journey is a challenging two-mallet recital piece for 3.0 octave (or larger) marimba, cast in three short movements and demanding speed, agility, dynamic control, and intelligent musical phrasing. An attractive, dramatic piece featuring a variety…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
To Reflect is to Learn is an early 4-mallet study that may also serve as an effective short and somber recital piece. A wide variety of fundamental playing techniques and dynamic fluctuations appear during the course of the work, offering students the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Two-Mallet Traveler invites players and their audiences to savor scenes, sights, and sounds from around the world. Written for two mallets and ranging from 3 to 4 1/3 octaves in range, these solos form a varied collection of colorful and winsome vignettes…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Kit Mills
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications