This intermediate marimba solo serves as a wonderful introduction to polytonality for the performer and audience alike. While not too technically challenging, Awake & Resting requires a great deal of musical nuance.Program NotesAwake & Resting, for…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
An exciting quartet for soprano saxophone, clarinet, percussion, and string bass featuring the traditions and practices of the Latin style fused with elements of concert music. A strong feature for the percussionist as well as the ensemble players.Program…
Style:
Percussion, Woodwind
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Marimba Feature
Concertino for Marimba and Wind Ensemble is a fun and accessible piece for the developing marimbist. This two mallet work with band is perfect for the high school or college ensemble wanting to feature a talented percussionist.
Grade Level: 4…
Style:
Concert Band
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A fun and accessible piece for the developing marimbist. This two mallet work with band is perfect for the high school or college ensemble wanting to feature a talented percussionist.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2005 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 6:45…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A great duet for the serious marimba and vibe player. The first movement is fairly quick with many time signature changes from triple to duple and back. The second movement is slower and set completely in 6/8. It has a lilting feel about it. The third…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Duo Dichotomy is written for 4.3-octave marimba with optional notes of a 5-octave marimba. Listen for the two "dichotomies" of the piece - the two central tonalities (B-flat minor and F-sharp minor) and the contrast between five-note and four-note rhythms.…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
for Flute and Vibraphone
A three movement duet for vibraphone and flute that expresses the subtleties of this instrumental combination, Illuminations is a musical mix of traditional and contemporary techniques with challenging ensemble sections and expressive…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Thomas Briggs
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each movement works well as its own stand-alone piece (about four and a half minutes each), but goes better…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Tap Tickety Tap Tap is a game-changing cadence will have the crowd grooving and moving, making your drumline the highlight of any event. Get on da Good Foot will have your drumline burn the streets up, step with the big dogs and keep the band on da good foot…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Eric Bailey
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Ride the waves and explore life under the sea in this 3-minute work for solo low-A marimba.Program NotesUnderwater Adventure is written for a 4.3-octave marimba. The piece is fairly simple, but it provides certain challenges for the performer. This piece…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jacob Emch
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications