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Xylophonia Xylo Solo (J.Green/arr. Bob Becker)

$5.00$6.00

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.

Noodrem

$38.00$44.00

(1992) Five players – 3va glockenspiel/crotales, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), vibraphone, marimba, piano. Mallet parts are moderately difficult with some tricky ensemble playing. Piano part is somewhat difficult at times. 8 minutes.

(1992) Five players – 3va glockenspiel/crotales, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), vibraphone, marimba, piano. Mallet parts are moderately difficult with some tricky ensemble playing. Piano part is somewhat difficult at times. 8 minutes.

Unseen Child

$43.00$50.00

(2002) 5 players – glockenspiel, songbells, vibraphone, marimba, suspended cymbals. Based on the song by Toru Takemitsu. “…a timeless, exotic sound that creates the atmosphere of a Zen garden.” —Terry O’Mahoney, Percussive Notes, 1995

(2002) 5 players – glockenspiel, songbells, vibraphone, marimba, suspended cymbals. Based on the song by Toru Takemitsu. “…a timeless, exotic sound that creates the atmosphere of a Zen garden.” —Terry O’Mahoney, Percussive Notes, 1995

Island Spinning

$33.00$39.00

“Island Spinning” was inspired by a cue from “Seashell and the Clergyman”, an avant-garde French film from the 1920’s – one of many silent film scores Rich O’Meara and Carlos Garza worked on together as Silent Orchestra.

“Island Spinning” was inspired by a cue from “Seashell and the Clergyman”, an avant-garde French film from the 1920’s – one of many silent film scores Rich O’Meara and Carlos Garza worked on together as Silent Orchestra.

Bolero Xylo Solo (Moszkowsky/arr. William Cahn)

$5.00$6.00

From the first NEXUS “Ragtime” album, Bill Cahn has established himself as a great arranger and performer of “Xylophone Novelty Music”. Most compositions are arranged to be performed by a xylophone soloist and four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.

From the first NEXUS “Ragtime” album, Bill Cahn has established himself as a great arranger and performer of “Xylophone Novelty Music”. Most compositions are arranged to be performed by a xylophone soloist and four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.

Marimba Quartet

$48.00$55.00

This work is an unsung hero of the marimba quartet literature. A classic that will bring smiles to the players’ faces at the first rehearsal (well, maybe the second rehearsal . . .), and the audience’s faces in the first 30 seconds.

This work is an unsung hero of the marimba quartet literature. A classic that will bring smiles to the players’ faces at the first rehearsal (well, maybe the second rehearsal . . .), and the audience’s faces in the first 30 seconds.

Sonata in A Minor (Bach/arr. Leigh Howard Stevens)

$11.00$13.00

This is the sonata that contains the famous G minor fugue, popularized by many concert guitarists. Complete with Stevens’ stickings and suggested ornamentation in a beautiful 20 page edition.

This is the sonata that contains the famous G minor fugue, popularized by many concert guitarists. Complete with Stevens’ stickings and suggested ornamentation in a beautiful 20 page edition.

Sonata in B Minor (Bach/arr. Leigh Howard Stevens)

$11.00$13.00

Transposing this four movement work to the rich lower register of the marimba creates a significant difference in the overall sound and enhances the ease of playing legato.

Transposing this four movement work to the rich lower register of the marimba creates a significant difference in the overall sound and enhances the ease of playing legato.

Two Part Inventions (Bach/arr. Leigh Howard Stevens)

$11.00$13.00

These two-part Inventions have the all the necessary transpositions for a low ‘A’ marimba and Stevens’ all-important stickings, which allow these delightful works to be played smoothly by a marimba soloist.

These two-part Inventions have the all the necessary transpositions for a low ‘A’ marimba and Stevens’ all-important stickings, which allow these delightful works to be played smoothly by a marimba soloist.

Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major (Bach/arr. Leigh Howard Stevens)

$8.00$9.00

A classic addition to any marimbist’s repertoire. The prelude is a virtuosic showpiece, and the three-voiced fugue highlights the separation of each voice by using different mallet types.

A classic addition to any marimbist’s repertoire. The prelude is a virtuosic showpiece, and the three-voiced fugue highlights the separation of each voice by using different mallet types.

Nordic Peace

$38.00$44.00

Nordic Peace is a percussion quartet that takes ideas from a drumset fill. One of the set-ups calls for a drum set without toms. The other set-up uses toms, bongos, timbales, kickdrum. cow bells, wood blocks, opera gongs and shaker (among other things). Traditional drum set ideas are presented from a different point of view. Intermediate/Advanced, Duration 9:30

Nordic Peace is a percussion quartet that takes ideas from a drumset fill. One of the set-ups calls for a drum set without toms. The other set-up uses toms, bongos, timbales, kickdrum. cow bells, wood blocks, opera gongs and shaker (among other things). Traditional drum set ideas are presented from a different point of view. Intermediate/Advanced, Duration 9:30

Cottontail Capers (Xylo solo w/marimba ens.)

$34.00$40.00

Xylophone solo with marimba ensemble accompaniment, includes CD.”Any ragtime specialist will want to learn Bob’s first crack at composing in the style that has made him so famous. I bet we see more out of him along this line – or at least I hope so.”-Percussive Notes

Xylophone solo with marimba ensemble accompaniment, includes CD.”Any ragtime specialist will want to learn Bob’s first crack at composing in the style that has made him so famous. I bet we see more out of him along this line – or at least I hope so.”-Percussive Notes

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