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This intermediate marimba solo serves as a wonderful introduction to polytonality for the performer and audience alike. While not too technically challenging, Awake & Resting requires a great deal of musical nuance.Program NotesAwake & Resting, for…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Jacob Emch
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The composer describes this work as the feeling you get, awakening from a slumber, only to realize that you have exciting things to do today. Bolting out of bed in a rush, Awakening by Bud Woodruff aims to capture the spirit of that great morning phenomenon.…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bud Woodruff
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Composer Bud Woodruff writes, “To me, Beyond the Horizon is as much a philosophy as it is a title. No matter what you have accomplished today, there is always a new adventure awaiting you ‘beyond the horizon’.” This work will inspire your students musically,…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bud Woodruff
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
In an attempt to musically capture that creepy feeling of walking in the dark, Composer Bud Woodruff brings us a spooky new work for String Orchestra. Perfect for that first Fall Concert! Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2022 Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bud Woodruff
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Canyon Echoes is a refreshing concert piece. There are four programmatic movements with a third movement that gives the performer much freedom in interpretation: Roving Sounds, Floating Memories, Canyon Ravines, and Jogging Across. Enjoy this challenging…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Barton Schiboni
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
This charming new work for developing string orchestra is great for showcasing your sections. Each section has a feature in this light-hearted new tune, making it not only a wonderful teaching piece but a great work for concert programs. Grade Level: 2…
Style: String Orchestra
Composer: Bud Woodruff
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
Duo Dichotomy is written for 4.3-octave marimba with optional notes of a 5-octave marimba. Listen for the two "dichotomies" of the piece - the two central tonalities (B-flat minor and F-sharp minor) and the contrast between five-note and four-note rhythms.…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Jacob Emch
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each movement works well as its own stand-alone piece (about four and a half minutes each), but goes better…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Jacob Emch
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Ride the waves and explore life under the sea in this 3-minute work for solo low-A marimba.Program NotesUnderwater Adventure is written for a 4.3-octave marimba. The piece is fairly simple, but it provides certain challenges for the performer. This piece…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Jacob Emch
Publisher: C. Alan Publications