Opening with a short rolled mallet section, this piece quickly moves into a fast and rhythmic romp for the entire ensemble. Memorable melodies are masterfully...
Berserker is an aggressive and heavy work written for advanced solo marimba and accompanied by a supporting ensemble of 5 percussionists. While not directly...
Heavily influenced by the Charles Bukowksi poem "We Must," Bright Light–Dark Shadows explores the ideas of light and dark through inventive textures and moods....
abstract constructs in a 24x24 grid
Scored for primarily keyboard percussion, this difficult eleven-minute work challenges the players both rhythmically and...
After a brief, driving introduction, the mood changes to one of mystery and dramatic freedom. The ensuing section represents the dance-like nature of the piece...
Unique, clever and decidedly contemporary. This talented composer has created a fascinating work based on dances of the 1960's. Included in Dances from the Age...
Sections alternate between 4/4 and 6/8 in this lively solo by Steve Riley. Very tonal set-up of F-C-D-F.Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 1...
The title refers to the unstoppable Dreadnought model battleship that dominated naval combat in the early 20th century by the Royal Navy. While not directly...
Drift is a virtuosic tour-de-force for 2-mallet unaccompanied marimba.Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:20
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High energy piece set in many different meters, starting in 7/8. Opportunities for many players to perform cadenzas. The final section of the piece uses the...