...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is a work for solo snare drum and marimba ostinato. It is a showy, rudimental-inspired solo with a simple 4-mallet marimba ostinato that adds an extra level of groove.Program Notes...?! (pronounced as a confused gasp) is…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Not intended to be a programmtic work, but rather to paint a picture of landscape - perhaps a lush, colorful swamp darkened by the canopy of trees, but with sunlight intermittently shining gaining entry as one travels through. These pockets of light are…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Breakout RGV is a unique and exciting piece for 10 players that fits lyrical melodies, ethereal soundscapes, and heavy asymmetric grooves all within 5 minutes. The music constantly builds to a climactic and virtuosic ending sure to have the audience bouncing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Desiderium is a beautiful and haunting developmental work for young vibraphone players that is perfect for any recital and/or solo & ensemble. This piece exposes performers to the idea of musicality through melody and time while developing a sense of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Chandler D. White
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The second in a series of marimba quartets, the work is heavily influenced by EDM and video game music. Digital Dances 2 combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected harmonies, odd meters, and classical forms to emulate popular electronic music in a way…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Digital Dances No. 3 is the third in a series of marimba quartets based heavily on video game and electronic dance music. The constant driving pulse and changing meters keep the excitement to the very end. The work is scored for either quartet or quintet, for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This suite of five short, monothematic bagatelles was inspired by the composer's interest in video games and technology. The programmatic movements musically paint vivid images through the captivating marriage of the viola and marimba.Program NotesFive…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Viola Feature
In three contrasting movements, Mueller creates innumerable intriguing combinations of timbres. The first two movements are rather free and improvisational in nature while the third movement is quick and syncopated with fugal entrances in all…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Robert Mueller
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
As implied by the title, Portraits from a City Window explored four different scenes one may observe from such an angle. “Morning Light” represents the beauty of a sunrise over skyscrapers, while “Rush Hour” attempts to capture the hustle-bustle of city…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Contrary to what the title might suggest, Serenade Electronique is an inventive acoustic piece that magically merges the sounds of the flute and marimba into a quite nontraditional serenade.Program NotesSerenade Electronique was written for Emily Wespiser and…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Marco Schirripa
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications