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Scirocco

$14.00$17.00

This piece is dedicated to marimba virtuoso She-e Wu who implored Burritt to write something “over the top”. The title means “hot desert wind” and refers to the intense swirling character of the melodic lines.

This piece is dedicated to marimba virtuoso She-e Wu who implored Burritt to write something “over the top”. The title means “hot desert wind” and refers to the intense swirling character of the melodic lines.

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Scorned as Timber, Beloved of the Sky

$10.00

This new work for 5-octave solo marimba draws its inspiration from Emily Carr’s painting of the same name. Both aim to express the sorrowful occasion of trees being cut down and falling to earth. – Percussive Notes

This new work for 5-octave solo marimba draws its inspiration from Emily Carr’s painting of the same name. Both aim to express the sorrowful occasion of trees being cut down and falling to earth. – Percussive Notes

Sea Monkey

$13.00

The 1st-place winner in the 2010 PAS composition contest for marimba/cello duo.Its programmatic title references a 1957 aquarium product that was originally called “Instant Life” because it was a species of brine shrimp that, when released int water, emerged from their cryptobiotic state and became “alive.” The first movement of this work is titled “Cryptobiosis” and the second, “Instant Life.”

The 1st-place winner in the 2010 PAS composition contest for marimba/cello duo.Its programmatic title references a 1957 aquarium product that was originally called “Instant Life” because it was a species of brine shrimp that, when released int water, emerged from their cryptobiotic state and became “alive.” The first movement of this work is titled “Cryptobiosis” and the second, “Instant Life.”

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Sedimental Structures

$17.00$20.00

a profound and beautiful major work for 5 octave marimba that really utilizes the full range. Commissioned by Robert VanSice.

a profound and beautiful major work for 5 octave marimba that really utilizes the full range. Commissioned by Robert VanSice.

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Duets
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Serenade for Two

$19.00$22.00

Serenade for Two tells a story through three sections of interplay between a marimba and clarinet.

Serenade for Two tells a story through three sections of interplay between a marimba and clarinet.

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Side 2 in 1

$29.00$33.00

This groove-based marimba duo is full of energy and is ideal for showcasing two advanced marimbists. Sammut’s sweet jazz harmonies and rhythmic drive make this a wonderful addition to the marimba duo repertoire.

This groove-based marimba duo is full of energy and is ideal for showcasing two advanced marimbists. Sammut’s sweet jazz harmonies and rhythmic drive make this a wonderful addition to the marimba duo repertoire.

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Sir Lancelot

$8.00

The chivalry and romanticism of Merry Olde England is conjured up by this work which features a 6/8 and a 2/4 dance, 4-mallet block-chordal and tonal harmonies and arpeggios over the entire keyboard. Reminiscent of the Elizabethan music of composers, John Dowland and William Byrd. Duration = 3:00

The chivalry and romanticism of Merry Olde England is conjured up by this work which features a 6/8 and a 2/4 dance, 4-mallet block-chordal and tonal harmonies and arpeggios over the entire keyboard. Reminiscent of the Elizabethan music of composers, John Dowland and William Byrd. Duration = 3:00

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Somewhere in Africa There’s a Whirlwind

$36.00$42.00

“Here is another excellent work by Gordon Stout that is primed for graduate recitals.”-Percussive NotesSomewhere in Africa There’s a Whirlwind is an exciting and virtuosic work. The “whirlwind” portion of the title refers to the fast passage work in the marimba one part. The “Africa” portion of the title refers to the rhythm of the marimba two part, which is in large part based on the African double bell pattern. This work requires mature performers who posses excellent technique and advanced ensemble skills.

“Here is another excellent work by Gordon Stout that is primed for graduate recitals.”-Percussive NotesSomewhere in Africa There’s a Whirlwind is an exciting and virtuosic work. The “whirlwind” portion of the title refers to the fast passage work in the marimba one part. The “Africa” portion of the title refers to the rhythm of the marimba two part, which is in large part based on the African double bell pattern. This work requires mature performers who posses excellent technique and advanced ensemble skills.

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Spectrum

$12.00

“Spectrum” would be a fine choice for any intermediate- to advanced-level marimbist. The music is charming and suitable for any recital or concert.- Percussive News

“Spectrum” would be a fine choice for any intermediate- to advanced-level marimbist. The music is charming and suitable for any recital or concert.- Percussive News

Strikes and Resonance

$15.00

Bahr’s highly idiomatic writing simultaneously exploits both the marimba’s articulate and resonant capabilities. The player needs a 5.0 octave instrument and strong technique. (Intermediate to Advanced)

Bahr’s highly idiomatic writing simultaneously exploits both the marimba’s articulate and resonant capabilities. The player needs a 5.0 octave instrument and strong technique. (Intermediate to Advanced)

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Stroboscope

$14.00$17.00

Unmistakably Sweet Sammut. If you know the Rotations or Cameleon, Stroboscope is similarly “French” in its style and harmony, but a smidge easier than Rotations 1 and 3.

Unmistakably Sweet Sammut. If you know the Rotations or Cameleon, Stroboscope is similarly “French” in its style and harmony, but a smidge easier than Rotations 1 and 3.

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Styles

$12.00

An interesting three-movement work that puts the player through various musical styles. The first movement is rhythmic and fast . The second movement is soft and flowing in a chorale style. The last movement is a study in changing meters.

An interesting three-movement work that puts the player through various musical styles. The first movement is rhythmic and fast . The second movement is soft and flowing in a chorale style. The last movement is a study in changing meters.

Suite for Marimba

$15.00

Composed in 1950, Fissinger’s “Suite” is the first polyphonic work for unaccompanied marimba, combining both traditional tertian and quartal/quintal harmonies to evoke introspection, anticipation, panic, and serenity.

Composed in 1950, Fissinger’s “Suite” is the first polyphonic work for unaccompanied marimba, combining both traditional tertian and quartal/quintal harmonies to evoke introspection, anticipation, panic, and serenity.

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