Moments of beauty and drama abound in this slow, melodic work for keyboards. Be sure to add this to your next program.Program NotesOriginally written for solo marimba by David J. Long in his work Three Scenes, Andrew Dancy has adapted the first movement, Aria…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David J. Long, Andrew Dancy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
An intriguing, engaging, and challenging piece. Gillingham's Concerto is a must-try for all marimbists! The breakneck first movement sets a rapid pace for the turbulent musical passages throughout. Musical themes return in the second movement…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
David R. Gillingham, Andrew Dancy
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Op. 24
Written at the ripe age of 15, Mendelssohn's Ouverture, op. 24 demonstrates his musical maturity from a very young age. Set in sonata form, the work begins with a slow, highly melodic introduction that leads into a quick allegro filled with…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Mendelssohn, M. Asbill, K. Geraldi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sonata in D is a single movement work in a lively 6/8 folk-dance rhythm. Written originally for keyboard, it is played frequently today on both harp and guitar. Now you can perform this fantastic work on marimba as well.Program NotesMateo de Pérez de Albéniz…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Andrew Dancy, Albéniz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications