The three selections in this transcription adapt extremely well to the marimba and, in turn, showcase many of the virtuosic four-mallet techniques found in contemporary marimba literature, such as close-interval sticking and arpeggios/scales involving all…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Paganini, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three-movement work for solo marimba with a small multiple percussion set-up, including 2 congas, 2 bongos, 5 temple blocks, and chimes. The interplay between the marimba and percussion instruments emulates the title of the piece by creating a fascinating…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opens with bombastic statements in the low drums, leading into call and response with the wooden sounds and the tambourines. The marimbas finally overtake the wooden sounds and form their own groove/melody in 12/8. The piece concludes in a persistent, driving…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This wonderful piece is based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Each song beautifully paints a picture from her words. The 4-mallet marimba writing is very idiomatic and well-written.Program NotesFirst Place Winner in the 1994 PAS Composition Contest. You can…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ned Kelly is undoubtedly Australia's most well known outlaw and folk hero. This "musical portrait" depicts some of the events in the Kelly saga and tries to convey some of the character of Ned Kelly.Program NotesNed Kelly is undoubtedly Australia's most well…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
The introduction, Misterioso, of this setting tries to convey a quiet country scene. The English title, The Ash Grove, can be used to conjure a picture of morning mist rising with the sun, through an avenue of trees. The piece should be played with serenity…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music
Rather free and abstract introduction leads into several morphing grooves. Lines and accents are passed freely throughout the ensemble at breakneck speeds.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 8:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Off Axis includes an impressive virtuosic (yet idiomatic) solo part. Glassock uses the ensemble as a sounding board for the solo marimba with much rhythmic interplay and imitation. Constantly changing meters (4/4, 7/16, 9/16, 3/4, etc.) before…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Reconcilable Differences is an intriguing work for solo marimba with percussion trio. The rhythmic structure of the work starts out with recurring 32nd note motives that are slow soft and undulating. As the work progress the rhythmic structure…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lynn Glassock
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Capture the drama, passion and musicianship of Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, in this exciting set of original variations.Program NotesCapture the drama, passion and musicianship of Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni, in this exciting set of original variations.…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Brian Hogg
Publisher:
Brolga Music