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Scherzo Caprice - Wind Ensemble Rental

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Scherzo Caprice – Wind Ensemble Rental

A classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Arranged for solo marimba and wind ensemble. Also available for solo marimba and piano accompaniment.

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Clair Omar Musser

The study and mastery of Clair Omar Musser's Etudes is considered by teachers and performers to be a rite of passage into technical competence.  Almost all marimbists study at least one of them, and most professionals have learned them all.

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Scherzo Caprice

Price range: $19.00 through $28.00
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A classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Marimba solo with piano accompaniment.

A classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Marimba solo with piano accompaniment.

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Prelude Op. 11 No. 3

Price range: $15.00 through $22.00
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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.

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

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Prelude Op. 11 No. 7

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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.

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.

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Etude Op. 11 No. 4

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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.

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.

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Etude Op. 6 No. 10, C Major

Price range: $12.00 through $18.00
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Probably the most well-known of Clair Omar Musser’s etudes for solo marimba. A fast-paced four-mallet piece with brilliant colors.

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

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Etude Op. 6 No. 9, B Major

Price range: $12.00 through $18.00
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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.

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.

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Clair Omar Musser’s Scherzo Caprice is a classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Arranged for solo marimba and wind ensemble, this work features many technical passages that will be challenging and fun to any performer. The driving three feel of this composition is entertaining and energetic. This piece has 3 sections – the first and third requiring the soloist to use 2 mallets while the middle (adagio) section requires 4 mallets.

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Also available for solo marimba and piano accompaniment.

Difficulty

Intermediate
Performance Type

6+ Players

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