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Delightfully unpretentious. A must play!
Begins with a 12/8 swing and moves into a slow expressive rubato before accelerating back into a swing feel for a dramatic finale. Both dances can be performed on a 4.3 marimba.
Begins with a 12/8 swing and moves into a slow expressive rubato before accelerating back into a swing feel for a dramatic finale. Both dances can be performed on a 4.3 marimba.
This single-movement programmatic work for solo marimba is a depiction of “the daily activities in the precarious life of the kudu”, a type of antelope which dwells on the plains of Africa. From serene rubatos to panicked obligatos and running ostinatos, this piece promises adventure.
This single-movement programmatic work for solo marimba is a depiction of “the daily activities in the precarious life of the kudu”, a type of antelope which dwells on the plains of Africa. From serene rubatos to panicked obligatos and running ostinatos, this piece promises adventure.
The best selling composer of Bicksa and Six Bagatelles continues his winning streak with All Hallow’s Eve. This complex solo is not for the faint of heart! Dedicated and premiered by Gordon Stout, All Hallow’s Eve is guaranteed to add a little spice to your next recital.
The best selling composer of Bicksa and Six Bagatelles continues his winning streak with All Hallow’s Eve. This complex solo is not for the faint of heart! Dedicated and premiered by Gordon Stout, All Hallow’s Eve is guaranteed to add a little spice to your next recital.
“Bicksa” is Hungarian for small, sharp knife. Thus, the character of the quartet is best describes as sharp, aggressive, and articulate. Each of the four players has a refreshingly manageable multi-percussion set-up.
“Bicksa” is Hungarian for small, sharp knife. Thus, the character of the quartet is best describes as sharp, aggressive, and articulate. Each of the four players has a refreshingly manageable multi-percussion set-up.
A more complicated companion piece to two Short Dances contains similar treatment of thematic cells. Tritones and triplet figures permeate the texture. Can be played on a 4.3 marimba.
A more complicated companion piece to two Short Dances contains similar treatment of thematic cells. Tritones and triplet figures permeate the texture. Can be played on a 4.3 marimba.
Commissioned by Thomas Burritt, this six-piece set offers a fun musical and technical challenge.
Commissioned by Thomas Burritt, this six-piece set offers a fun musical and technical challenge.
Delightfully unpretentious. A must play!
| Difficulty | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Solo |
Arranged for marimba quartet
Arranged for marimba quartet
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
In Twilight, Brostrom focuses on basic ideas of chords and color transformation. An example of this occurs in the opening phrase as chords are passed off from duo to duo. “Twilight” is defined as “the light from the sky between full night and sunrise or between sunset and full night” or simply as “an intermediate state that is not clearly defined.” (Intermediate to Advanced)Duration 6:00.
In Twilight, Brostrom focuses on basic ideas of chords and color transformation. An example of this occurs in the opening phrase as chords are passed off from duo to duo. “Twilight” is defined as “the light from the sky between full night and sunrise or between sunset and full night” or simply as “an intermediate state that is not clearly defined.” (Intermediate to Advanced)Duration 6:00.
A classic method book for snare drum, written by Elden “Buster” Bailey, who was a 40+ year member of the New York Philharmonic, a 20+ year teacher at the Juilliard School, and is acclaimed as one of the greatest snare drummers and snare drum teachers of all time.
A classic method book for snare drum, written by Elden “Buster” Bailey, who was a 40+ year member of the New York Philharmonic, a 20+ year teacher at the Juilliard School, and is acclaimed as one of the greatest snare drummers and snare drum teachers of all time.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
Another delightful piece of Butov’s for xylophone solo, accompanied by two marimbists playing one marimba. Piano accompaniment/score included.
Another delightful piece of Butov’s for xylophone solo, accompanied by two marimbists playing one marimba. Piano accompaniment/score included.
All Four Rotations, now available in one collection!
All Four Rotations, now available in one collection!
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
