This beautiful setting of text from the Mass of the Requiem combines mezzo soprano voice with marimba. With each verse, the music increases in intensity, both rhythmically and dynamically. Although the marimba plays primarily an accompanimental role, there…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Entanglement is a very rhythmic piece in three movements that incorporates percussion instruments of indefinite pitch with the marimba and vibraphone. The piece contains a series of stacked and fragmented motivic ideas, which are constantly recurring in new…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Cody Criswell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
False Summit was inspired by hiking adventures in Colorado. One of the most frustrating encounters is just when you think 'I've arrived at the top' you are disheartened to learn that there is actually a long way yet to travel. The true summit is always…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Branden Steinmetz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A gorgeous, unique percussion ensemble with beautiful colors throughout. Read the program notes and use them as the bases of rehearsing this very emotional composition.Program NotesPompeii, the ancient city of Campania, Italy, lies 14 miles southeast of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Often reflective and tragic, this two movement marimba solo is reflective of the tumultuous feelings and emotions the composer experienced during the tragic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. The piece expresses much more than despair, there is always hope after…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Cody Criswell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Time Remembered captures the stillness and tranquility of someone reflecting on the past, particularly on close and personal relationships with loved ones. The music is meant to be personal to both the performer and listener.Program NotesMy vision for Time…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Branden Steinmetz
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Two Moods for Clarinet & Marimba features a constant blending and interaction between the two instruments. The two movements/moods imitate characteristic forms and rhythms of Baroque dances while incorporating modal harmonies of the 19th and 20th…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Bruce Roberts
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications