Inspired by the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead from 1967 to the present. This low A, 4-mallet marimba solo captures the moods and grooves with its bluesy melodies, harmonies and chord progressions, rhythms (such as the infectious “Bo Diddley” beat ) and some odd meter, beloved by fans the world over. Appropriate for high school/college.
$8.00
Jerry-Rigged
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
Murray Houllif was born in 1948. With more than 200 published books, solos and ensemble compositions, the music of Murray Houllif is performed all over the world.
Three Movements for Multi-Percussionist and Percussion Quartet
$30.00A PAS prize-winning composition for solo multi-percussion and percussion quartet.
A PAS prize-winning composition for solo multi-percussion and percussion quartet.
Advanced
Sir Lancelot
$8.00The 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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$24.00 – $28.00A companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba; 45 solos that focus on double vertical strokes, single alternating strokes, rolls, and single independent strokes.
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The Two Woodpeckers Polka
$12.00For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
24 Etudes for Marimba
$18.00This outstanding etude book emphasizes the equalization of the two hands via musically interesting compositions.
This outstanding etude book emphasizes the equalization of the two hands via musically interesting compositions.
Advanced
Stars of Brazil
$40.00 – $46.00A duo for flute and 5.0-octave marimba.
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Advanced
Charleston Capers (G.H. Green/arr. Bob Becker)
$19.00 – $22.00The 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.
Method of Movement
$35.00The most detailed text ever written on the subject of four mallet playing. 15 chapters covering grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
The most detailed text ever written on the subject of four mallet playing. 15 chapters covering grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
Advanced
Skylark Orange Circles
$33.00 – $39.00Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
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Spanish Dance (Playera) (Granados/arr. Ron Fink)
$12.00Arranged for marimba quartet
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Advanced
Advanced
Kaleiduoscope
$29.00 – $33.00Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.
Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.