Combining the form of a Baroque dance suite with modern harmonic and melodic material, the Suite for Solo Vibraphone is an intriguing mix of old and new and a unique addition to a concert or solo recital.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2021 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Tom Morgan
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written to showcase the talents of percussionist Ujjal Bhattacharyya, Swamp Bog is a virtuosic work for solo vibraphone that explores open-voiced dissonant intervals and draws inspiration from Frank Zappa and Gordon Stout.Program NotesI met Ujjal…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Josh Oxford
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each movement works well as its own stand-alone piece (about four and a half minutes each), but goes better…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Tears of Moon is a bright, energetic, and uplifting work for euphonium and marimba.
Grade Level: Medium Advanced Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 7:15 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
11 Sequential Intermediate Solos for Marimba
Curated by Dr. Brian Zator, The Lion’s Roar, Vol. 1 is a collaboration between alumni of the Texas A&M University - Commerce (East Texas State University) music program. Reflecting the vastly differing musical…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Prather’s superstition for the number thirteen found its way into a percussion sextet that is groovy, lyrical, and allows the freedom for players to express themselves through improvisation! The backbone of this 7-part Rondo is a reprise that consists of an…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Chris Prather
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Paintings for Marimba and Snare Drum is an advanced work for two percussionists. Each “painting” is intended to evoke a unique imagery and is sure to leave a mark on performers and audiences alike.Program NotesCommissioned by Bradley Baird, Three…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Matt Moore
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Soprano and Marimba
Mark Vance has set these three extraordinary Machado poems for soprano and marimba. The combined timbre of the voice and the marimba is compelling; the more you hear, the more you’d like to hear.Program NotesI’ve set English…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Mark Vance
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The first movement, Aria, is one of the most challenging rolled pieces you will encounter, musically and technically. The second movement, Interlude, is transition material from the first movement to the third with figures that fly up and down the instrument…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
David J. Long
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
To Build a Bond So Strong is a duet for Vibraphone and Alto Saxophone that was written to celebrate the wedding of two of the composer’s friends. The piece explores the many beautiful timbres that come with blending the two instruments together, paralleling…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Josh Spaulding
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications