Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical facility and stamina from the performer…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Beyond the Sequestered Grove is simply the second movement (Cadenza lenta) extracted from Zachary Cairns' Concert(in)o for Marimba & Wind Quintet. It is largely an introspective work, but there is plenty of understated, undulating urgency to showcase the…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Zachary Cairns
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Inspired by the Chumash Indian Tribe Pow Wows, this piece takes you to a celebration of the seasons. Hear the dance rhythms as the drums pound out the dance steps.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: Standard Duration: 4:00 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is difficult, but accessible, and the orchestra…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This exciting work alternates between frenzied sections and peaceful chorale settings. Originally conceived as an electronic piece for MalletKat, it can also be performed on marimba.Program NotesWritten for Scott Deal, Professor of Percussion at the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
There is not much time for rest over the course of this 8 minute work!Advanced players will find this work technically challenging, but it will be very rewarding for player and audience from a visual and aural standpoint.Program Notes3rd Place Winner of the…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Melting Point begins in a rather cool mood (especially after the four opening bars), and seems to heat up more and more, with the culminating point in bars 139/140. It ends as icily as it started.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: 4 Duration:…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for a 4.3 octave marimba, Kaiser uses the entire range of the keyboard on this energetic solo. As the title suggests, Minotaurus is an aggressive solo with many technical challenges. This forceful composition can be showcased on any student recital or…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Leander Kaiser
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Based on an earlier arrangement for organ of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Emma Lou Diemer's new version for full orchestra is expressive and straightforward. It is appropriate on patriotic programs and other occasions.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2013…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
The hymn tune St. Anne is given a strong, confident setting in this arrangement for full orchestra written for Michael Shasberger and the Westmont College Orchestra.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2012 Number of Players: Standard…
Style:
Full Orchestra
Composer:
Emma Lou Diemer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications