Sonic Portrait

Inspired by the way individual elements of the environment come together in one beautiful landscape, Sonic Portrait captures that essence through sound. The work features two distinct marimba parts, but like a landscape they have a constant dependence on each other to make the piece complete. The theme of individual ideas coming together permeates the whole piece.

Program Notes

Sonic Portrait came about as the result of a road trip from Nashville to the composer’s hometown in Texas. Inspired by the way individual elements of the environment come together in one beautiful landscape, he sought to capture that essence through sound. The work features two distinct marimba parts, but like a landscape they have a constant dependence on each other to make the piece complete. Within each of the sections the two players have melodies that bounce between each other and without one the melody will be incomplete. This theme of individual ideas coming together permeates throughout the whole piece to the point where two of the main themes are juxtaposed to form the final section of the piece.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2018
Number of Players: 2
Duration: 6:15
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Duet
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Marimba 1 (5-octave)
Marimba 2 (5-octave)