A beautifully lyrical work for marimba quartet. This arrangement captures the lush, warm sounds of the organ for which it was originally composed.Program NotesAria, originally written for solo organ (published by Zimbel Press), was arranged by Emma Lou Diemer…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Marimba and Orchestra
So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This 13-minute concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is difficult…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This 13-minute concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is difficult, but…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is difficult, but accessible, and the orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This exciting work alternates between frenzied sections and peaceful chorale settings. Originally conceived as an electronic piece for MalletKat, it can also be performed on marimba.Program NotesWritten for Scott Deal, Professor of Percussion at the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Indigo is an entertaining and groovy keyboard quartet with a split-up drum set. Working from 4 multi-percussion set-ups, the 4 players combine their parts to create fun and energetic music that the audience and players will love.Program NotesIndigo is a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Full of colorful harmonies and beautiful melodic passages, Insomnia is a challenging, yet rewarding addition to any percussion recital.Program NotesInsomnia is a challenging duet consisting of colorful harmonies meant to portray the free and flowing nature of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Palpitations is a challenging marimba duet comprised of sweeping arpeggio passages, groove-centered melodies, and echoing rhythms that work together to create a bigger picture to the listener. With moments of stability and instability, the piece has the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on excerpts from four psalms, Diemer's Psalms for Percussion & Organ use the rhythmic excitement of the percussion instruments to contrast the majestic sustaining qualities of the organ.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 3 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for 13 Percussionists
Remnants is a challenging work for percussion orchestra that explores the many timbres achievable in a conventional large ensemble setup. With many musical layers to this piece, there is the constant intention of maintaining growth and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Holmes
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications