The piece is written for two instruments performed by four players, and players are required to move to another instrument in the last Allegro section. As a result, players may feel busy, but the audience will have fun!Program NotesMarimbaroque was…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Yo Goto
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
First Light
Prima Luce (or "First Light") is a dramatic work for two marimba soloists accompanied by marimba quartet. The two soloists are pitted against one another, performing different scales and rhythms as if competing. These opposing sounds & rhythms…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Elements of minimalism and impressionism create a colorful palette that evoke primitive textures in a modern chamber setting. The melodies found in Trio for Flute, Marimba & Piano are very simple, reminiscent of folk melodies, but it is through the use of…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Jason DeCristofaro
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Opposite musical characteristics such as soft and loud, comfort and angular, static and active, hesitant and steadfast are contrastingly employed in this piece.Program NotesValse Éxcentrique is composed as a part of series of pieces written by three composers…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Yo Goto
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications