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A four-mallet prelude containing all the athleticism for which Musser is known. Can be performed with or without the included piano accompaniment.

Advanced

A dramatic and technically challenging work for unaccompanied four-mallet marimba. The study and mastery of Clair Omar Musser’s preludes is considered to be a “right of passage” into technical competence.

Advanced

Etude Op. 11 No. 4

$8.00 – $9.00

Cascading 16th-note passages make up the body of this etude by Clair Omar Musser. The player gets the chance to show off their muscle memory as well as their ability to be expressive through use of dynamics and rubati.

Advanced

Etude Op. 6 No. 10, C Major

$8.00 – $9.00

Probably the most well-known of Clair Omar Musser’s etudes for solo marimba. A fast-paced four-mallet piece with brilliant colors.

Advanced

Etude Op. 6 No. 9, B Major

$8.00 – $9.00

The study and mastery of Clair Omar Musser’s Etudes is considered to be a “right of passage” into technical competence. This vibrant Etude shows off the player’s hand speed and ability to work with moving block chords.

Advanced

Etude Op. 6 No. 8, Whole Tone

$8.00 – $9.00

Also known as the Natural Boy, this serene etude is constructed of block chords both rolled and unrolled. The full range of the instrument is used, keeping character with the dynamic style for which the composer is known.

Also known as the Natural Boy, this serene etude is constructed of block chords both rolled and unrolled. The full range of the instrument is used, keeping character with the dynamic style for which the composer is known.