This collection of three solos for marimba explores three distinctive moods and characters. They may be performed as a set or as individual solos.Program NotesPrelude: Aggressively Happy was written to serve as a “high octane,” aggressive opener to concerts.…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Robert Clayson's new piece Dance of the Music Box Figurines is scored for 4.3-octave marimba solo and is a musical portrayal of a ballerina dancing gracefully to music played by an antique music box. This piece gives the performer many opportunities to…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Mourning at Fort Polk is a solo for low A marimba that serves as a reminder that some things are bigger than ourselves. It is dedicated to all of the men and women who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. May your service and many sacrifices never be forgotten…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Clayson
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
With influences of jazz, latin, and even video game music, this work is fun and enjoyable and can be performed as a solo or duet.Program NotesNarrow is the Road is a piece I wrote during my studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. During my time in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Winton Yuichiro White
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to complement an art exhibit of Monet's paintings, Nocturne of the Water Lilllies reflects an impressionistic style while retaining rhythms, harmonies, and melodies that reflect the composers writing.Program NotesNocturne of the Water Lilies is a…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Winton Yuichiro White
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications