Written for Michael Rosen, Arctic opens with a brief, slightly dissonant rolled section followed by many changes in mood (from desolation to hope to doubt to regret). The piece works as both a recital piece and an etude to work on the 123234 sticking pattern…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A simple chorale opens this set of variations written to commemorate the life of Mother Teresa. The ensuing variations span several different moods and techniques, with such indications as Con Rubato, Playfully, Joyfully, and Ethereally.
Grade Level: 3…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Miles to Go Before I Sleep is a delightful solo marimba work for the intermediate percussionist. It travels through several different moods, but remains optimistic as it ends just as happily as it begins.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the composer's new-born daughter, More of Us is sweet, spunky, and a little off-balance, just like her! It is sure to be a great addition to a high-school or college recital.
Grade Level: 3 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Music for Vibraphone & Electronica fuses together three different sounds and styles: electronic drum and bass music, as pioneered and popularized by artists Square Pusher and Aphex Twin, the Indonesian music of Bali, and the eclectic world jazz of Pat…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
PixelPop is an energetic 4-mallet marimba solo that features a chiptune accompaniment track using the sounds of retro video game music. Press up, up, down, left, right to start with 99 lives.DOWNLOAD PRACTICE & PERFORMANCE TRACKS
Grade Level: Medium Easy…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Surface is a challenging work for 5-octave marimba that provides tremendous musical depth for the performer while remaining engaging and moving for an audience. Imagine, if you will, the concept of a "surface": a textured top, a stark geometric exterior, and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beautiful and relaxing piece based completely on the pentatonic scale. It could also be called a “black key etude” as well, as nearly all the notes are on accidental bars. Many different sticking permutations and stroke types are used throughout the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief rolled introduction, the piece builds momentum into a section marked “Feroce.” Fitch provides two possible endings for the piece - the first, very short, repeated pattern that fades out; the second, a more daring, powerhouse ending not for the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Fitch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An intermediate four-mallet marimba solo, Uma Para Ela was composed for the composer's wife prior to their wedding in 2008. A pensive, lyrical work, this tonal solo helps develop a strong sense of musical sensitivity and expression.Program NotesAn…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications