Apparitions for solo marimba reflects on the notion of a memory, thought, or sensation that has a tendency to resurface.Program NotesApparition: “an unusual or unexpected sight; appearance; a ghostly figure.” Apparitions for solo marimba reflects on the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Alyssa Smith
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief chorale-like introduction, Beaty's Brain transforms the calming main theme into a rollicking circus march.
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 7 Duration: 2:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Septet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Wes Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This percussion sextet written predominantly in 6/4 phrases in alternating bars of 5/8 and 7/8. The 6/4 motivic development blends and creates a rhythmic tension against the 2-3-2-2-3 beaming. A rhythmic motif of sixteenth notes on the “two” groupings drive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Varner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a contemporary ensemble that features a wide range of colors and textures based around a Rondo form using as many variants on “Seven” as possible. Each performer plays a tambourine giving lots of opportunity for various tambourine technical work. This…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Varner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief 4-bar chorale intro, Prelude for Marimba becomes a bouncy, jovial romp based on the simple chord progression set forth in the opening measures.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2009 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 3:15 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Wes Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sacred Favorites includes arrangements of three favorite church hymns. Often times, marimbists have found themselves preparing to perform a recital at a church, not knowing what to play. Robertson has provided marimbists with their own version of these hymns…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Wes Robertson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Silence Between… is an advanced multiple percussion solo written for 4 toms, 4 almglocken, and opera gong. It is a minimalist set up that challenges the performer to explores an incredible vocabulary of sounds and effects while offering the listener new…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Michael Varner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Voices of Himeji is an exciting quartet of three movements portraying a beautiful castle in Japan, high on a hill, guarding the city silently for centuries. Divided into separate movements of Drums, Marimbas, and Metals, each feature distinctive groupings of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Varner
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications