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
The inspiration behind Drops came from observing a rainstorm come and go one evening. As the storm started, the drops were falling sporadically, and every so often enough water would collect on a leaf to create a single drop that would fall to the ground.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Ryan Elvert
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
Music for Marimba is a perpetual motion composition set primarily in D minor. A fugal section in the middle of the piece challenges the performer to keep track of four different melodic lines. The piece concludes with the same thematic material as in the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Surapol Pairojtanchai
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Challenging work that opens the door for interpretation, on the part of the performers and the listeners. Wonderful art piece for the university level ensemble.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1994 Number of Players: 8 Duration: 10:20 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Barbara Bennett
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications