Classic Suite consists of three contrasting movements arranged fast-slow-fast (Song, Hymn, and Fantasy). Each of the three movements can stand alone or can be played all together as a suite. Accessible to any audience, the piece employs special techniques,…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Collapse is a challenging, programmatic work for marimba inspired by a dark, heartbreaking play titled "Marybeth."Program Notes<b.Collapse is based on a play entitled Marybeth by Hayley Pugh, set in Colonial America. The play follows the story of a young…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Howley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Drift is a virtuosic tour-de-force for 2-mallet unaccompanied marimba.
Grade Level: 5 Copyright: 2016 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 6:20 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Marimba (5-octave…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Gray is a challenging rondo that grew organically out of an improvisation session. It is designed to reflect the feelings of unsurety that accompany the "gray areas" in life, and can be an emotionally satisfying piece to perform.Program NotesGray is a piece…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Alex Howley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based around the eponymous book of the occult, Grimoire is an advanced vibraphone solo which provides a unique and dark atmosphere to a recital or concert.Program NotesGrimoire is a work for solo vibraphone based around the book of the occult. Being a Wiccan…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
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 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
Instrumentation
Marimba (5-octave)
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two short and sweet pieces from a staple in our catalog, Ginger Zyskowski. Flowing eighth notes and sustained melodies. Dampening is left up to the performer.Program NotesTwo short and sweet pieces from a staple in our catalog, Ginger Zyskowski. Flowing…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An advanced four-mallet solo for marimba, Malice is a dark, aggressive work that expresses anger throughout. This piece showcases advanced technical proficiency and stamina from the marimbist and makes a forceful statement as an addition to a recital.
Grade…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Caleb Pickering
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two short pieces for marimba. Memory’s Glimpse represents some of Zyskowski’s best 4-part chorale writing, with swells and interesting harmonies throughout. Z’rondo is a blazing fast “hoe-down” with an ostinato in the left hand and an off-beat melody in the…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This acts as a wonderful etude for close interval independent rolls. The left hand plays a syncopated bass line while the right hand plays a sustained lyrical melody at the interval of a third.Program NotesThis acts as a wonderful etude for close interval…
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Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications