Inspired by the Chumash Indian Tribe Pow Wows, this piece takes you to a celebration of the seasons. Hear the dance rhythms as the drums pound out the dance steps.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Full Orchestra
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
Daybreak depicts a morning of waking up slowly in the morning, rising from bed, and getting ready to commute down the busy interstate to work each day.Program NotesThe inspiration for this piece came from my morning drive each day as I traveled an hour to…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
David Mety
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
Based on an earlier arrangement for organ of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Emma Lou Diemer's new version for full orchestra is expressive and straightforward. It is appropriate on patriotic programs and other occasions.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2013…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
C.P.E. Bach’s Solfeggio in C Minor is one of his most popular keyboard works. This adaptation spreads the composition across a marimba quartet for beautiful arrangement that makes great use of the tone and timbre of the marimba.Program NotesWritten by German…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
C.P.E. Bach, David Mety
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
The hymn tune St. Anne is given a strong, confident setting in this arrangement for full orchestra written for Michael Shasberger and the Westmont College Orchestra.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: Standard…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications