$8.00 – $9.00
Written for bass drum, two toms, snare drum, tambourine, woodblock and suspended cymbal, this virtuosic work features a graceful, 3/4 time waltz followed by a fast “galop”. The thematic motif is developed through various changing meters, dynamic contrast and accents, all building to an exciting climax.
Duration = 4:00
Written for bass drum, two toms, snare drum, tambourine, woodblock and suspended cymbal, this virtuosic work features a graceful, 3/4 time waltz followed by a fast “galop”. The thematic motif is developed through various changing meters, dynamic contrast and accents, all building to an exciting climax. Duration = 4:00
A PAS prize-winning composition for solo multi-percussion and percussion quartet.
A PAS prize-winning composition for solo multi-percussion and percussion quartet.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
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.
Arranged for marimba quartet
Arranged for marimba quartet
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.
Duet 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.
Duet 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.
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.
This 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.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
