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The most virtuosic of Bobo’s published compositions to date.
Inspired by two dance forms, ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer.
Inspired by two dance forms, ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer.
The thirty-five exercises in this book are designed to help the percussionist develop a stronger
understanding of odd meters and time signatures. They start with simple rhythms and meters,which gradually become more difficult by adding complex rhythms, accents, dynamics,ornaments, rolls and shifting time signatures.
The thirty-five exercises in this book are designed to help the percussionist develop a stronger
understanding of odd meters and time signatures. They start with simple rhythms and meters,which gradually become more difficult by adding complex rhythms, accents, dynamics,ornaments, rolls and shifting time signatures.
Dedicated to Paul Smadbeck. A perfect piece for those players wishing to show-off their single-alternating endurance and phrasing abilities. Can be performed on a 4.6 octave marimba.
Dedicated to Paul Smadbeck. A perfect piece for those players wishing to show-off their single-alternating endurance and phrasing abilities. Can be performed on a 4.6 octave marimba.
Rhythmically sophisticated and harmonically interesting, Rhythmic Jambalaya, one of Bobo’s earlier works, demands a variety of different techniques, including some extended reaches in the left-hand.
Rhythmically sophisticated and harmonically interesting, Rhythmic Jambalaya, one of Bobo’s earlier works, demands a variety of different techniques, including some extended reaches in the left-hand.
The most virtuosic of Bobo’s published compositions to date; “Night Sketches” is in two movements, “Dreams,” and “Crickets.” This is a substantial piece; worthy of the time and attention the advanced marimbist will need to play it with the subtlety it deserves.
Mvt. 1 – Dreams
Mvt. 2 – Crickets
| Difficulty | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Solo |
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.
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.
In Twilight, Brostrom focuses on basic ideas of chords and color transformation. An example of this occurs in the opening phrase as chords are passed off from duo to duo. “Twilight” is defined as “the light from the sky between full night and sunrise or between sunset and full night” or simply as “an intermediate state that is not clearly defined.” (Intermediate to Advanced)Duration 6:00.
In Twilight, Brostrom focuses on basic ideas of chords and color transformation. An example of this occurs in the opening phrase as chords are passed off from duo to duo. “Twilight” is defined as “the light from the sky between full night and sunrise or between sunset and full night” or simply as “an intermediate state that is not clearly defined.” (Intermediate to Advanced)Duration 6:00.
A companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba; 45 solos that focus on double vertical strokes, single alternating strokes, rolls, and single independent strokes.
A companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba; 45 solos that focus on double vertical strokes, single alternating strokes, rolls, and single independent strokes.
Another delightful piece of Butov’s for xylophone solo, accompanied by two marimbists playing one marimba. Piano accompaniment/score included.
Another delightful piece of Butov’s for xylophone solo, accompanied by two marimbists playing one marimba. Piano accompaniment/score included.
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
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.
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.
