Classic Suite consists of three contrasting movements arranged fast-slow-fast (Song, Hymn, and Fantasy). Each of the three movements can stand alone or can be played all together as a suite. Accessible to any audience, the piece employs special techniques,…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful setting of text from the Mass of the Requiem combines mezzo soprano voice with marimba. With each verse, the music increases in intensity, both rhythmically and dynamically. Although the marimba plays primarily an accompanimental role, there…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for MarimbaProgram NotesI. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for Marimba
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
Instrumentation
Marimba (5-octave)
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A gorgeous, unique percussion ensemble with beautiful colors throughout. Read the program notes and use them as the bases of rehearsing this very emotional composition.Program NotesPompeii, the ancient city of Campania, Italy, lies 14 miles southeast of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two short pieces for marimba. Memory’s Glimpse represents some of Zyskowski’s best 4-part chorale writing, with swells and interesting harmonies throughout. Z’rondo is a blazing fast “hoe-down” with an ostinato in the left hand and an off-beat melody in the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This acts as a wonderful etude for close interval independent rolls. The left hand plays a syncopated bass line while the right hand plays a sustained lyrical melody at the interval of a third.Program NotesThis acts as a wonderful etude for close interval…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two Moods for Clarinet & Marimba features a constant blending and interaction between the two instruments. The two movements/moods imitate characteristic forms and rhythms of Baroque dances while incorporating modal harmonies of the 19th and 20th…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications