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Masters of the Marimba
$59.99Including nine interviews and two historical chapters, Masters of the Marimba is a deep dive into the lives of a select few marimbists who have had the most profound impact on the marimba. Features interviews with Abe, Burritt, Klimasara, Sammut, Stevens, Stout, van Sice, Zeltsman, and Živković, and historical chapters on Clair Omar Musser and Vida Chenoweth.
Including nine interviews and two historical chapters, Masters of the Marimba is a deep dive into the lives of a select few marimbists who have had the most profound impact on the marimba. Features interviews with Abe, Burritt, Klimasara, Sammut, Stevens, Stout, van Sice, Zeltsman, and Živković, and historical chapters on Clair Omar Musser and Vida Chenoweth.
Sonata No.4 in C Major (Bach BWV 1033) for Vibraphone – Marie-Josée Simard
Price range: $15.00 through $22.00Marie-Josée Simard’s transcription and adaptation of J.S. Bach’s Sonata No. 4 features Bach’s legato phrasing, expressive dynamics, finely crafted musical lines, and of course, the signature trills that bring Baroque interpretation to life.
Marie-Josée Simard’s transcription and adaptation of J.S. Bach’s Sonata No. 4 features Bach’s legato phrasing, expressive dynamics, finely crafted musical lines, and of course, the signature trills that bring Baroque interpretation to life.
The Rim of the Well
Price range: $28.00 through $31.00The Rim of the Well is an eight-minute flamenco-inspired duo for marimba and guitar. It employs the 12-beat rhythmic cycle associated with the flamenco genre bulerias, along with what is […]
Hymns for Ninkasi
Price range: $89.00 through $98.00Ninkasi is the Sumerian goddess of beer and brewing. This collection is inspired by the original Hymn to Ninkasi, which was first written down in c. 1800 BCE. The eight hymns written for four players can be played separately, or in entirety.
Ninkasi is the Sumerian goddess of beer and brewing. This collection is inspired by the original Hymn to Ninkasi, which was first written down in c. 1800 BCE. The eight hymns written for four players can be played separately, or in entirety.
Kataigída
Price range: $15.00 through $17.00Written for four timpani and two Chinese opera gongs, Kataigída builds a thunderstorm using rhythm, meter, and extended performance techniques. Hinger begins slow and quiet, and intensifies, finishing with crashing cymbals and pulsing cadence.
Written for four timpani and two Chinese opera gongs, Kataigída builds a thunderstorm using rhythm, meter, and extended performance techniques. Hinger begins slow and quiet, and intensifies, finishing with crashing cymbals and pulsing cadence.
Sonata by Eric Sammut
Price range: $42.00 through $46.00Inspired by Beethoven and other classical composers, Sonata’s three movements combine tradition and modernity. The first movement has a classic form and harmonic structure, the second builds rhythmic complexity, and the third is a tribute to the Brazilian song “Tico Tico.”
Inspired by Beethoven and other classical composers, Sonata’s three movements combine tradition and modernity. The first movement has a classic form and harmonic structure, the second builds rhythmic complexity, and the third is a tribute to the Brazilian song “Tico Tico.”
Going Home (Antonín Leopold Dvořák) arr. by Iwaki Senda
Price range: $15.00 through $22.00Iwaki Senda’s arrangement of Going Home is based on the theme from Dvořák’s New World Symphony movement II: “Largo.” The nostalgic melody is perfectly suited for the marimba’s warmth, and the sustained rolls allow the performer to highlight their technique.
Iwaki Senda’s arrangement of Going Home is based on the theme from Dvořák’s New World Symphony movement II: “Largo.” The nostalgic melody is perfectly suited for the marimba’s warmth, and the sustained rolls allow the performer to highlight their technique.
Tuscany (Marimba Duo)
Price range: $36.00 through $52.00Tuscany was commissioned by and written for pax duo in collaboration with Middleton High School. It was inspired by Burritt’s trip to Cortona Italy during the summer of 2023. Much of the duo is scored in canon and creates a cascading musical effect between the two marimbas.
Tuscany was commissioned by and written for pax duo in collaboration with Middleton High School. It was inspired by Burritt’s trip to Cortona Italy during the summer of 2023. Much of the duo is scored in canon and creates a cascading musical effect between the two marimbas.
First Steps for Marimba
Price range: $25.00 through $36.00Written to help the beginning four-mallet player transition from practicing exercises to playing level-appropriate repertoire, the pieces in this collection are presented in increasing difficulty so that players won’t try to run before they can crawl.
Written to help the beginning four-mallet player transition from practicing exercises to playing level-appropriate repertoire, the pieces in this collection are presented in increasing difficulty so that players won’t try to run before they can crawl.
Six Suites for Unaccompanied Violoncello (Bach/trans. for Marimba by Stauffer)
Price range: $40.00 through $59.00After a lifetime of studying Bach, George B. Stauffer transcribed for marimba and embellished the famous Six Suites for Unaccompanied Violoncello, BWV 1007-1012.
After a lifetime of studying Bach, George B. Stauffer transcribed for marimba and embellished the famous Six Suites for Unaccompanied Violoncello, BWV 1007-1012.
10 Songs for Snare Drum
Price range: $32.00 through $48.00Grammy-nominated composer Tom Nazziola’s musicianship shines through in this delightful collection. Each of these works has its own personality, and pairings of these pieces would be perfect for a recital or an audition.
Grammy-nominated composer Tom Nazziola’s musicianship shines through in this delightful collection. Each of these works has its own personality, and pairings of these pieces would be perfect for a recital or an audition.
Sevenly Reward
Price range: $19.00 through $28.00Comprised of five sections, Sevenly Reward is a multi percussion solo piece for drum-kit.
Comprised of five sections, Sevenly Reward is a multi percussion solo piece for drum-kit.
The Michael Burritt Ensemble Series is an incredibly versatile series designed to excel in musical settings ranging from solo, to chamber, and ensembles of all sizes. The mallets deliver a warm, woody tone that is robust and round while still providing the strong articulation required to cut through the ensemble.
