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Apparitions for solo marimba reflects on the notion of a memory, thought, or sensation that has a tendency to resurface.Program NotesApparition: “an unusual or unexpected sight; appearance; a ghostly figure.” Apparitions for solo marimba reflects on the…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Alyssa Smith
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The Legacy Solo Series contains masterworks meticulously edited by Josh Dampier and beautifully set. The series is overseen by one of the most popular composers of music for students today, Larry Clark. These solos are routinely found on many state festival…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Jules Massenet, Josh Dampier
Publisher: Excelcia Music Publishing
With a title coming from the Vedic god Rudra, the god of the roaring storm and a fierce entity of destruction, the entire quartet is based on the idea of compression, acceleration, and intensifaction. There are even some elements of rock music, which is sure…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
These three expressive etudes for 4-mallet low-A marimba - Turnings, Changes, & Pivots - explore common (and uncommon) sticking permutations and stroke types in fresh harmonic setting that encourage a highly musical approach to the instrument. Grade Level…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Filled with musical and technical challenges, To See is a robust intermediate solo for low-A Marimba that is sure to help performers grow. Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2022 Number of Players: 1 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works Listen to…
Style: Solo Works
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Inspired by South Indian Carnatic music and the percussion works of Xenakis, Xati is an exciting yet sophisticated tambourine quintet, filled with polyrhythms and primitivism.Program NotesIn the spring of 2007 I spent two months listening to South Indian…
Style: Percussion
Composer: Payton MacDonald
Publisher: C. Alan Publications