This intermediate marimba solo serves as a wonderful introduction to polytonality for the performer and audience alike. While not too technically challenging, Awake & Resting requires a great deal of musical nuance.Program NotesAwake & Resting, for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Duo Dichotomy is written for 4.3-octave marimba with optional notes of a 5-octave marimba. Listen for the two "dichotomies" of the piece - the two central tonalities (B-flat minor and F-sharp minor) and the contrast between five-note and four-note rhythms.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
For the Love of Drums was written for the 2019 Honda HBCU All-Star Drumline and perfectly captures the essence of HBCU-based show-style drumming.Program NotesFor the Love of Drums was written for the 2019 Honda HBCU All-Star Drumline. The 60-member ensemble…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Lamon Lawhorn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Flute Feature
A fantastic quartet that stretches the imagination of the listener. With hints of tribal rhythms, this piece will delight all who hear it.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1991 Number of Players: 3 + Solo Flute Duration: 10:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Ernst
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drawing inspiration from the rudimental playing of Charley Wilcoxon and John S. Pratt, "second line" New Orleans drumming, and the genius of of Steve Gadd, More Than Meets the Eye challenges the hand-foot independence of the player while helping to develop…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Lamon Lawhorn
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
MVP is a tour-de-force was written for the marimba/violin duo Marimolin. The instruments weave in and out of one another, alternately playing melody and accompanimental roles. A perfect addition to your next chamber recital.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 1992…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Ernst
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each movement works well as its own stand-alone piece (about four and a half minutes each), but goes better…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ride the waves and explore life under the sea in this 3-minute work for solo low-A marimba.Program NotesUnderwater Adventure is written for a 4.3-octave marimba. The piece is fairly simple, but it provides certain challenges for the performer. This piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications