Conceived as a duet for marimba and solo dancer, Isabel is dedicated to the composers wife, who is herself a lover of dance. While the piece may be performed without choreography, performers are encouraged to consider a similar dance collaboration when…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: David Madeira
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Jumping Beans begins with a simple rolled melody and quickly moves into an allegro section full of syncopation and accents, giving each hand equal opportunities to play the melody. Perfect for beginning students wanting to strengthen both hands.Program NotesA…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Cory Yardley
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
There is not much time for rest over the course of this 8 minute work!Advanced players will find this work technically challenging, but it will be very rewarding for player and audience from a visual and aural standpoint.Program Notes3rd Place Winner of the…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Leander Kaiser
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Inspired by a visit to the Cathedral of San Jose in Montevideo, the broad, horizontal chords of the andante represent Mangore's impressions of the organist playing Bach chorales in the cathedral. The ensuing allegro symbolizes his leaving the calm, spiritual…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
One player, two instruments! An impressive mallet solo that utilizes two instruments at the same time for a pleasant mix of timbres and colors.Program NotesOne player, two instruments! An impressive mallet solo that utilizes two instruments at the same time…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Brian Johnson
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Translated as "The Beloved One," La Querendona is a beautiful duet for vibraphone & marimba written in the style of the Puerto Rican Danza. It is characterized by lyrical melodies juxtaposed with syncopated bass lines.Program NotesLa Querendona (The…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Juan Álamo
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
I. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for MarimbaProgram NotesI. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for Marimba
Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 1
Instrumentation
Marimba (5-octave)
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
This piece is an arpeggio etude, originally for guitar, set in a fast-paced 12/8 which showcases the virtuosic qualities of the marimba.Program NotesAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Barrios, Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The Light You Bring is an intermediate 4-mallet solo for low-A marimba based around a short poem of the same title by Kai Skye: when you step in to the thing you are, the world does not burn, but glows more brightly with the light you bring.Genre: Marimba (4-…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Nathan Daughtrey
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Linnearis is a two-mallet solo marimba piece based on linear harmony. Fed by a constant driving motion, the piece includes long phrasings, fast arpeggios, and sudden unusual micro-modulations. A good option for closing a solo recital, for it combines…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Samuel Peruzzolo-Vieira
Publisher: C. Alan Publications