Daniel Levitan

Daniel Levitan (b. 1953) is the composer of numerous works for percussion ensemble that are regularly performed at colleges and universities across the country and around the world.

He studied composition at Bennington College (BA, 1976) with Henry Brant, Vivian Fine, and Marta Ptazynska; and percussion privately with Phil Ford and Ray Spiegel (tabla), Frank Malabe (conga and latin percussion), and Tom Hemphill (mallets).

Mr. Levitan, a graduate as well of the North Bennett Street School (1975), works as a piano technician in New York City, and writes and lectures on tuning topics for the Piano Technicians Guild.

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Baroque Suite

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This seven-movement suite for solo marimba contains a Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, two Bourrees, and a Gigue.

This seven-movement suite for solo marimba contains a Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, two Bourrees, and a Gigue.

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Canon at the Bar

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Rudimental Duo (any two drums with different timbres)

Rudimental Duo (any two drums with different timbres)

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Marimba Quartet

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This work is an unsung hero of the marimba quartet literature. It has not gotten its well-deserved circulation through the percussion community because it was unavailable for so long.Now available in a clearly engraved edition with single sheet 11 x 17 inch parts with a spiral-bound score.

This work is an unsung hero of the marimba quartet literature. It has not gotten its well-deserved circulation through the percussion community because it was unavailable for so long.Now available in a clearly engraved edition with single sheet 11 x 17 inch parts with a spiral-bound score.

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Marimba Singular

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“Marimba Singular” is a 10-minute, groove-oriented composition that feels more like a moto-perpertual work with no end in sight.

“Marimba Singular” is a 10-minute, groove-oriented composition that feels more like a moto-perpertual work with no end in sight.

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Marimba Suite No. 2

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The contrasting four movements of this suite are unified by the use of a formal device in which a short amount of material is repeated four times.

The contrasting four movements of this suite are unified by the use of a formal device in which a short amount of material is repeated four times.

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Septet

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Septet features a soloist part for bongos and timbales with roto-tom, triangle, cymbals, cowbells, and cabasa providing the accompaniment. The timbales present a 16 bar theme which is then varied and developed.

Septet features a soloist part for bongos and timbales with roto-tom, triangle, cymbals, cowbells, and cabasa providing the accompaniment. The timbales present a 16 bar theme which is then varied and developed.

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The Redwood Box

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The Redwood Box is a collection of 5 duets which may be performed separately or in any combination. Easily accessible. Can be performed on a vibraphone and a four-octave marimba with each player using only a pair of mallets. Optional parts for cello and percussion. (Manuscript.)

The Redwood Box is a collection of 5 duets which may be performed separately or in any combination. Easily accessible. Can be performed on a vibraphone and a four-octave marimba with each player using only a pair of mallets. Optional parts for cello and percussion. (Manuscript.)

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Trio

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Trio for 2 cowbells, 2 drums, and 1 temple block. The temple block keeps steady time while the other 2 players develop a 2-bar rhythmic theme.

Trio for 2 cowbells, 2 drums, and 1 temple block. The temple block keeps steady time while the other 2 players develop a 2-bar rhythmic theme.

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