A beautifully lyrical work for marimba quartet. This arrangement captures the lush, warm sounds of the organ for which it was originally composed.Program NotesAria, originally written for solo organ (published by Zimbel Press), was arranged by Emma Lou Diemer…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Marimba and Orchestra
So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This 13-minute concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is difficult…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This 13-minute 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…
Style:
Concert Band
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
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
Jump Start is a high-energy joy ride for large percussion ensemble that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2010 Number of Players: 13 + Piano Duration: 4:30 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Jordan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Emma Lou Diemer's dramatic Psalm 121 features sweeping scales played by the organ, stately fanfares in the brass and effective swells in the timpani and suspended cymbal. A perfect showcase for the contemporary organist.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on excerpts from four psalms, Diemer's Psalms for Percussion & Organ use the rhythmic excitement of the percussion instruments to contrast the majestic sustaining qualities of the organ.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 3 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sunstorm is based on two principal themes: a rhythmic motive in the Lydian mode and a broad lyrical melody introduced over flowing polychords. These ideas are combined in counterpoint at the climax of the composition.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2006 Duration:…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Jordan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A driving mallet ensemble for six keyboard percussionists. Scored for two xylophones, two marimbas, and two vibraphones.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2004 Number of Players: 6 Duration: 6:00 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Sextet Category: Percussion…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications