An ethereal, but intense, rolled section opens the piece building to a dramatic climax. Bursts of sixteenth notes flying up and down the instrument make this both fun and play and impressive to watch. The slow middle section employs independent rolls in both…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow and mysterious opening, The Hunted takes off on a rampage filled with chromaticism and heart pounding rhythms. The pieces is technically very idiomatic, but it is extremely impressive from the audience's perspective.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful chorale is first presented with arpeggiated chords in several sticking permutations. No time signature or key signature is indicated, but the piece centers around A minor. It continuously flows from beginning to end. Perfect for all levels of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This Romantic classic by Antonin Dvorak has been masterfully arranged for marimba quintet (or marimba orchestra) by Clair Omar Musser and edited by Dan Armstrong. Perfect for bringing out the sensitive side of your percussionists.
Grade Level: 1 Copyright:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Dvorak, Musser, Dan Armstrong
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A play on the words "night and "morning," this unique piece invites the marimbist to sing while playing the instrument, emphasizing the mournful mood set forth toward the middle.Program NotesNight of Mourning was the first composition that I wrote for marimba…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mike Neumeyer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is an effective programmatic work in three movements: The Storm, Life, and The Dance. The first movement portrays the intensity of the storm with much dissonance and rhythmic excitement. The second movement is a four-part chorale set in C major. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to the composer's own sibling, Sister's Song features a gently rocking, lyrical melody over an arpeggiated eighth note accompaniment. It is sure to tug at the heart-strings.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After an expressive rolled section, a jazz fox trot ensues, giving the piece many dance-like qualities.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1997 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:10 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 46, No. 1 is set in C major and moves along at a breakneck tempo. This exciting duet would make be a perfect closing number for a recital or even an…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for piano 4-hands, Zambito has skillfully adapted Dvorak's masterwork for marimba duet. Op. 72, No. 2 moves along in a romantic and graceful manner, giving way to a great deal of rubato on the part of both players. A wonderful exercise in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Pete Zambito, Dvorak
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications