After a brief chorale-like introduction, Beaty's Brain transforms the calming main theme into a rollicking circus march.Grade Level: 2 Copyright: 2009 Number...
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...
Opens with bombastic statements in the low drums, leading into call and response with the wooden sounds and the tambourines. The marimbas finally overtake the...
This wonderful piece is based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Each song beautifully paints a picture from her words. The 4-mallet marimba writing is very...
Rather free and abstract introduction leads into several morphing grooves. Lines and accents are passed freely throughout the ensemble at breakneck speeds....
Marimba Feature
Off Axis includes an impressive virtuosic (yet idiomatic) solo part. Glassock uses the ensemble as a sounding board for the solo marimba with...
Marimba Feature
Reconcilable Differences is an intriguing work for solo marimba with percussion trio. The rhythmic structure of the work starts out with...
A majestic intro leads into a syncopated melody in the marimba, supported by the rest of the mallet instruments. Middle section of the piece features everyone...
In the musical world, the sounds of the flute and those of the majority of percussion instruments are not the closest of kin. Despite this difference in sonic...
Written for ten percussionists, this intense hard driving composition is a challenge for the more advanced ensemble. Each player uses multiple instruments...
