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,…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
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
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
Lapse of Time seemed like the perfect title because the piece is constantly switching the beat and the feel, making it difficult for the performer to keep track of time, and impossible for the listener to know where the beat lies. This was accomplished…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daniel Gonko
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
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…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
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…
Style:
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…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This endearing pair of pieces for solo vibraphone embody both melancholy and hope in their brief 4:00 iteration. Either one or both pieces would make valuable additions to a student recital.Program NotesThis endearing pair of pieces for solo vibraphone embody…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Ginger Zyskowski
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This tremolo etude places the soaring melody in the soprano voice and the persistent ostinato in the lower and middle voices.Program NotesAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885-1944) was one of the most successful and influential guitarist/composers of the first half…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Nathan Daughtrey, Barrios
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications