Written for marimbist Nina Fujisawa, Daiki Kato's arrangement of the classic hymn Amazing Grace explores the full range of the marimba, featuring lush rolls, arpeggiated flourishes, and bluesy elements, making it a unique addition to the repertoire.
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Berserker is an aggressive and heavy work written for advanced solo marimba and accompanied by a supporting ensemble of 5 percussionists. While not directly programmatic, the atmosphere, title, and challenge to the soloist are reflective of Japanese artist…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Heavily influenced by the Charles Bukowksi poem "We Must," Bright Light-Dark Shadows explores the ideas of light and dark through inventive textures and moods.Program NotesComposed in the spring of 2016, Bright Light-Dark Shadows is heavily influenced by the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The piano and marimba are equal partners in this intriguing two-movement duet. The first movement is rather slow with many lyrical moments in both parts. The second movement could be characterized as a scherzo with a brisk tempo.Program NotesThe piano and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebration III is a colorful, exciting opener or closer for 3 players on one 4-octave marimba. It is also available for 5 players on one 5-octave marimba under the title Celebration II.Program NotesCelebration III is a trio arrangement of Celebration II for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The title refers to the unstoppable Dreadnought model battleship that dominated naval combat in the early 20th century by the Royal Navy. While not directly programmatic, the work depicts various imagery of a Dreadnought ship moving through the Pacific Ocean…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drift is a virtuosic tour-de-force for 2-mallet unaccompanied marimba.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Elegy for Euphonium & Marimba is a reflective, emotional work work for euphonium and marimba that tugs at the heart strings.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based around the eponymous book of the occult, Grimoire is an advanced vibraphone solo which provides a unique and dark atmosphere to a recital or concert.Program NotesGrimoire is a work for solo vibraphone based around the book of the occult. Being a Wiccan…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Not just any day at the beach! Kure Beach, NC features a mysterious opening recalls the fog lifting in the morning and soon changes to an exciting trio of performers frolicking in the waves.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1993 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 9:00…
Style:
Percussion, String
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications