Robert Clayson's new piece Dance of the Music Box Figurines is scored for 4.3-octave marimba solo and is a musical portrayal of a ballerina dancing gracefully to music played by an antique music box. This piece gives the performer many opportunities to…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Robert Clayson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
A virtuosic marimba solo. The title describes a late, moonlit walk in winter on Lake Wahbekaness in Interlochen, MichiganProgram NotesDance on Wahbekaness was commissioned in 2005 by marimbist Nathan Daughtrey.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Daniel McCarthy
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
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 Duration: 4:45
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Solo Timpani
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Steve Riley
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Challenging snare drum solo that explores nearly every possible sound one can produce with a snare drum and sticks. Works great as an etude, recital piece, or audition piece.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 7:00
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Style: Solo Works
Composer: Leander Kaiser
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Desiderium is a beautiful and haunting developmental work for young vibraphone players that is perfect for any recital and/or solo & ensemble. This piece exposes performers to the idea of musicality through melody and time while developing a sense of…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Chandler D. White
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
12 Unaccompanied Solos for Glockenspiel
Die Glöcke ("The Bell" in German) is a delightfully unique collection of solos for unaccompanied glockenspiel. The 12 pieces total over 30 minutes of music and may be mixed & matched to create whatever duration…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Brett Dietz
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
with CD Accompaniment
Dramatic theater piece which is choreographed (pictures included to aid in the learning of the piece). Marching style drumming permeates the composition. Fun novelty piece for your next recital!
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 1996 Number of…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Robert Constable
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
A Different Drummer is a tour de force for advanced multi-percussionist. Requiring only 2 double-headed toms and a cymbal, Hollinden has crafted an impressive work that would be the perfect center piece on a recital.Genre: Solo Multi-Percussion | # of Players…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Dave Hollinden
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Three-movement work for solo marimba with a small multiple percussion set-up, including 2 congas, 2 bongos, 5 temple blocks, and chimes. The interplay between the marimba and percussion instruments emulates the title of the piece by creating a fascinating…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Lynn Glassock
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Dirges for solo timpani consists of four short movements representing a sense of mourning in four different musical forms.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 9:00
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5 timpani
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Yo Goto
Publisher: C. Alan Publications