Concertare
This neo-baroque masterpiece by the composer of Diabolic Variations is a devilishly difficult tour de force for mallets that will challenge all twelve players. Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 12 Duration: 7:25 Publisher: OU Percussion Press…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Raymond Helble
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
Diabolic Variations
Scored for nine keyboard percussion plus timpani, Helble's fine work builds upon his keen understanding and experience in writing sophisticated marimba compositions. A beautifully tonal piece, Diabolic Variations requires outstanding technique and a great…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Raymond Helble
Publisher: OU Percussion Press
La Querendona
Translated as "The Beloved One," La Querendona is a beautiful duet for vibraphone & marimba written in the style of the Puerto Rican Danza. It is characterized by lyrical melodies juxtaposed with syncopated bass lines.Program NotesLa Querendona (The…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Juan Álamo
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Memories of Unforgettable Love
Memories of an Unforgettable Love is a composition for marimba and percussion ensemble. In essence, this piece is a set of theme and variations on the famous Latin ballad Besame Mucho. However, other original melodic material, as well as influences from…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Juan Álamo
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Riba-roja de Túria
A Festive Overture for Percussion Ensemble Riba-roja de Túria is a festive overture for percussion quintet. This piece captures the energy, festive atmosphere and joyful spirit of Las Fallas - a traditional celebration held in commemoration of Saint Joseph.…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Juan Álamo
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Shadow Chasers
Marimba Feature This is the ensemble version of Burritt’s popular piece for solo marimba and percussion quartet. It explores the full range of the instrument and of marimba technique. Extremely challenging, but idiomatic writing makes this an impressive piece…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Michael Burritt
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Timeless
Marimba/Percussion Feature An impressive follow-up to Burritt’s extremely successful Shadow Chasers, Timeless centers more around the beautiful colors that the marimba can produce when combined with other mallet instruments and percussion instruments.…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Michael Burritt
Publisher: C. Alan Publications