Dissonant Oscillations is a percussion quartet centered around dissonant intervals moving throughout the ensemble. Each player has a portion of the piece where they play a mallet instrument and a drum, so there is something for every percussionist to enjoy.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Clayson
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
Ellie's Lullaby
In Spite of it All was completed in the spring of 2020 and is a lullaby inspired by a new kitten the composer had fostered. The piece is intended for intermediate to advanced performers and gives the opportunity to explore the marimba's…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Last Dance is an exciting work for marimba and multiple percussion that gives both performers the opportunity to shine throughout.Program NotesThe Last Dance for marimba and percussion was commissioned by two duo groups - Mizuki Shimomura and Satoshi Seki…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Last Game is an exciting follow-up to Daiki Kato's popular marimba/multi-percussion duet The Last Dance. Scored for percussion trio, this time each players has a keyboard instrument and drums.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2019 Number of Players: 3 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Little Song is an intermediate to advanced solo for 4.3 octave marimba. Though it does not ask much of the performer in terms of advanced technical skill, it is rich in opportunities for deep lyrical expression.Program NotesLittle Song is an intermediate to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Liz is a lovely melodic work for three players on three marimbas.Program NotesLiz for Marimbas was commissioned by Liz Marimba Quartet and premiered at their debut recital on September 23, 2017. They are from the graduate school of Elisabeth University of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed for the T.U. Percussion Ensemble (Taiwan) 5th Anniversary Concert, Lullaby for Peace is a tuneful, lyrical solo that takes full advantage of the deep resonance of the marimba.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Nocturne for Lost Souls is a musical portrayal of the Christian parable of the rich man and the beggar. A medium-advanced solo for 5-octave marimba, its technical challenges include the use of right hand octaves, odd meter (7/16), rolls, and multiple time…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo piano, Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is a slow processional dance that expresses his nostalgic enthusiasm for Spanish customs and sensibilities. Kato has brilliantly scored the work for the rich combination of flute and…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications