Opening with a short rolled mallet section, this piece quickly moves into a fast and rhythmic romp for the entire ensemble. Memorable melodies are masterfully accompanied by an underlying pulse in the battery.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
from Quatre Pièces Caractéristiques, Op. 5, No. 2
Caprice à la Boléro combines a driving rhythmic undercurrent with lyrical melodicism, and as a marimba duet allows the performers to have a turn at each. Despite the division of labor, the virtuosity of the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Clara Schumann, Martin Blessinger
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a brief, driving introduction, the mood changes to one of mystery and dramatic freedom. The ensuing section represents the dance-like nature of the piece with driving rhythms and accents throughout.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2002 Number of Players: 1…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Sections alternate between 4/4 and 6/8 in this lively solo by Steve Riley. Very tonal set-up of F-C-D-F.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2000 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4:45 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Category: Solo Works
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Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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
High energy piece set in many different meters, starting in 7/8. Opportunities for many players to perform cadenzas. The final section of the piece uses the human voice to chant specific words and syllables.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1999 Number of Players: 8…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Faded Snapshot is a rather melancholy duet for marimba and vibraphone that looks back on a pair of freinds' college years with fondness, and the memories might be like how one feels when an old, faded photograph is found. The yellow appearance, the creases in…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Goodbye and Go Begin is a work for a large percussion ensemble that can be played by as few as 8 players or as many players as the conductor may choose.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2001 Number of Players: 8 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Octet Category:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Steve Riley
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Burladingen beim ersten Schneefall ("Burladingen upon the first snowfall")
Commissioned by the Brian A. West TCU Percussion Orchestra for their performance at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Image for Percussion Orchestra paints a…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Martin Blessinger
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