Written for marimbist Nina Fujisawa, Daiki Kato's arrangement of the classic hymn Amazing Grace explores the full range of the marimba, featuring lush rolls, arpeggiated flourishes, and bluesy elements, making it a unique addition to the repertoire.
Grade…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Azureus is a jazz waltz inspired by the composer’s wife's roses garden! The piece follows an AABACA form that serves as the basic structure for the improvised solos. The use of jazz harmonies, scales, and melodic patterns give this piece a different sound and…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An ethereal, but intense, rolled section opens the piece building to a dramatic climax. Bursts of sixteenth notes flying up and down the instrument make this both fun and play and impressive to watch. The slow middle section employs independent rolls in both…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Celebration III is a colorful, exciting opener or closer for 3 players on one 4-octave marimba. It is also available for 5 players on one 5-octave marimba under the title Celebration II.Program NotesCelebration III is a trio arrangement of Celebration II for…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Elegy for Euphonium & Marimba is a reflective, emotional work work for euphonium and marimba that tugs at the heart strings.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
After a slow and mysterious opening, The Hunted takes off on a rampage filled with chromaticism and heart pounding rhythms. The pieces is technically very idiomatic, but it is extremely impressive from the audience's perspective.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright:…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This beautiful chorale is first presented with arpeggiated chords in several sticking permutations. No time signature or key signature is indicated, but the piece centers around A minor. It continuously flows from beginning to end. Perfect for all levels of…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Gus Burghdorf
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
I Will See You Again was first conceived as an improvised solo in memory of my brother-in-law. Over time, the piece has evolved and become more of a structured composition but without losing the improvisatory/lamenting feel which was originally intended.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Translated as "The Beloved One," La Querendona is a beautiful duet for vibraphone & marimba written in the style of the Puerto Rican Danza. It is characterized by lyrical melodies juxtaposed with syncopated bass lines.Program NotesLa Querendona (The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The Last Dance is an exciting work for marimba and multiple percussion that gives both performers the opportunity to shine throughout.Program NotesThe Last Dance for marimba and percussion was commissioned by two duo groups - Mizuki Shimomura and Satoshi Seki…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications