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(1982, revised 1998) percussion solo (amplified tabla, congas, or drum set solo with accompaniment by eight players) – crotales, glockenspiel, marimba, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), steel pan, vibraphone, electric or acoustic piano and electric bass guitar.

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Becker’s performing experience spans nearly all of the musical disciplines where percussion is found.

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Clear Things May Not Be Seen

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Clear Things May Not Be Seen was composed during 2017 and 2018. It is scored for two soprano soloists, string quartet, clarinet, bass clarinet, marimba and vibraphone. The lyrics are drawn from three poems by the American author Conrad Aiken (1889 – 1973): Miracles; and poems XCII and LXXXIX from his epic cycle Time in the Rock.

Clear Things May Not Be Seen was composed during 2017 and 2018. It is scored for two soprano soloists, string quartet, clarinet, bass clarinet, marimba and vibraphone. The lyrics are drawn from three poems by the American author Conrad Aiken (1889 – 1973): Miracles; and poems XCII and LXXXIX from his epic cycle Time in the Rock.

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Sevenly Reward

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Comprised of five sections, Sevenly Reward is a multi percussion solo piece for drum-kit.

Comprised of five sections, Sevenly Reward is a multi percussion solo piece for drum-kit.

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Water Lilies

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“Inspired by the Nymphéas series of paintings by French impressionist Claude Monet… [Water Lilies] is a beautifully complex and satisfying work for five percussionists and a pianist… it is recommended for professional ensembles and upper-level graduate students.” —Danielle Moreau, Percussive Notes

“Inspired by the Nymphéas series of paintings by French impressionist Claude Monet… [Water Lilies] is a beautifully complex and satisfying work for five percussionists and a pianist… it is recommended for professional ensembles and upper-level graduate students.” —Danielle Moreau, Percussive Notes

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Eight Etudes For Snare Drum

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The eight etudes from Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Includes original program and performance notes, with translations in German, French, and Japanese.

The eight etudes from Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Includes original program and performance notes, with translations in German, French, and Japanese.

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Atenteben

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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.

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(1982, revised 1998) percussion solo (amplified tabla, congas, or drum set solo with accompaniment by eight players) – crotales, glockenspiel, marimba, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), steel pan, vibraphone, electric or acoustic piano and electric bass guitar.

Tabla solo part requires an advanced player with traditional North Indian classical training. Separate alternate part for conga or drum set solo is in standard drum chart form with opportunities for improvised thematic development.

12 to 20 minutes.

View a performance of this piece by NEXUS with Steve Gadd, soloist.

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Advanced
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6+ Players
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Vertical River

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Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.

Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.

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Challenge 1

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This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.

This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.

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Kaleiduoscope

$29.00 – $33.00
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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.

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