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This piece is an edited version of music originally composed to accompany modern choreography.
This piece is an edited version of music originally composed to accompany modern choreography.
Commissioned by the 2009 Paris International Marimba Competition and its director, Frederic Macarez, Rounders uses sudden meter change and rhythmic syncopation to mimic the sensation of “rounding” the corners of […]
Home is dedicated to and commissioned by the internationally renowned percussion group Nexus. The piece is in three distinct movements and spans approximately 20 minutes.
Home is dedicated to and commissioned by the internationally renowned percussion group Nexus. The piece is in three distinct movements and spans approximately 20 minutes.
White Pines was inspired by the energy, crispness and majesty of these snow-covered trees in the winter months near my home in New York. It is scored for solo marimba with both keyboard and battery percussion.
White Pines is originally the 2nd movement to a larger 3 movement work titled Home and is dedicated to and commissioned by the internationally renowned percussion group Nexus.
White Pines was inspired by the energy, crispness and majesty of these snow-covered trees in the winter months near my home in New York. It is scored for solo marimba with both keyboard and battery percussion.
White Pines is originally the 2nd movement to a larger 3 movement work titled Home and is dedicated to and commissioned by the internationally renowned percussion group Nexus.
The Blue Flame Quintet was written for the Lassiter High School Percussion Ensemble in 2005 and premiered at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Convention in Chicago. The quintet is scored for solo marimba (5 octave), and four accompanying multiple percussionists.”The work is roughly six minutes in duration and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. From a student ensemble perspective, it might be one of the most accessible of Burritt’s “marimba plus ensmeble” compositions.”-Percussive News
The Blue Flame Quintet was written for the Lassiter High School Percussion Ensemble in 2005 and premiered at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Convention in Chicago. The quintet is scored for solo marimba (5 octave), and four accompanying multiple percussionists.”The work is roughly six minutes in duration and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. From a student ensemble perspective, it might be one of the most accessible of Burritt’s “marimba plus ensmeble” compositions.”-Percussive News
Based on traditional military drum beats and on Steve Gadd’s military samba ‘Duke’s Lullaby.’
Based on traditional military drum beats and on Steve Gadd’s military samba ‘Duke’s Lullaby.’
(1994) Soprano solo and three players – marimba, vibraphone, and piano. Instrumental parts are moderately difficult. Soprano part is challenging and requires a high B-flat. 9 minutes
(1994) Soprano solo and three players – marimba, vibraphone, and piano. Instrumental parts are moderately difficult. Soprano part is challenging and requires a high B-flat. 9 minutes
A marimba quartet that creates the illusion of a single instrument.
A marimba quartet that creates the illusion of a single instrument.
Premiered at PASIC 2017, MAG7 is a virtuosic ensemble piece that infuses multiple genres and artistic influences.
Premiered at PASIC 2017, MAG7 is a virtuosic ensemble piece that infuses multiple genres and artistic influences.
(1993) 5 players – glockenspiel/crotales, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), vibraphone, marimba, piano. All parts are moderately difficult. 9 minutes.
(1993) 5 players – glockenspiel/crotales, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), vibraphone, marimba, piano. All parts are moderately difficult. 9 minutes.
Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.
Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.
A virtuosic showcase for solo drummer accompanied by percussion quartet.
A virtuosic showcase for solo drummer accompanied by percussion quartet.
A composition inspired by the sun scored for 2 marimbas, vibraphone, and piano.
A composition inspired by the sun scored for 2 marimbas, vibraphone, and piano.
Arranged for five percussionists, Ching was dedicated to John Wyre, a former member of Cahn’s group NEXUS.
Arranged for five percussionists, Ching was dedicated to John Wyre, a former member of Cahn’s group NEXUS.
Three short and distinct movements to be performed by six percussionists.
Three short and distinct movements to be performed by six percussionists.
A story-driven piece for percussion quartet and timpani, dedicated to Kazunori Meguro and the students at Showa Academy of the Arts.
A story-driven piece for percussion quartet and timpani, dedicated to Kazunori Meguro and the students at Showa Academy of the Arts.