Nyumbani is a gorgeous three movement (slow-fast-slow) work for solo marimba appropriate for a advanced high-school or college marimbist. Each movement (The Pond, Dragonfly, and Dusk) is programmatic and meant to evoke 3 different sonic tableaus inspired by…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mark Vance
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A mysterious swing groove sets the mood for intrigue in this atmospheric chart. Imagine spies lurking in the dark, trading secrets……….Solo space for trumpet and guitar. The full ensemble builds to the shout chorus, punctuated by an 8 bar acapella trombone…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Marcus Wilcher
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
Second Wind is an exciting and dynamic piece for percussion ensemble. Perfect for an advanced high school group or a developing undergraduate ensemble, this composition provides a fun yet challenging experience for each player.Program NotesThe term second…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dan Moell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This wonderfully musical chart features a light rock/straight 8th groove as a foundation for a beatiful, soulful tune that conjures images of a lonesome road. Inventive harmonies and countrapuntal techniques provide interesting parts for all sections. Written…
Style:
Jazz Ensemble
Composer:
Marcus Wilcher
Publisher:
Baker's Jazz And More
for Soprano and Marimba
Mark Vance has set these three extraordinary Machado poems for soprano and marimba. The combined timbre of the voice and the marimba is compelling; the more you hear, the more you’d like to hear.Program NotesI’ve set English…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mark Vance
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications