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
Charleston is meant to depict experiences in the city of Charleston, SC. The first movement Harbourview is an unhurried chorale-like setting with several short motives that reflect the peaceful motion of the harbor surrounding the city of Charleston. The…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
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
Marimba Feature
Lacuna is a solo for marimba with percussion trio accompaniment. The first section is a combination of chordal and independent stickings in the solo marimba part over an ostinato in the vibraphone. The second section is a combination of two…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Magnolia Pastorale was written for marimba and piano duo set to a peaceful and calm chorale-like setting. Composed in a loose ternary form with rapid passages in the middle section, this duo serves both instruments in lilting tranquil melodic passages…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Memories of an Unforgettable Love is a composition for marimba and percussion ensemble. In essence, this piece is a set of theme and variations on the famous Latin ballad Besame Mucho. However, other original melodic material, as well as influences from…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Juan Álamo
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Modus Operandi is a combination of two distinct melodies. The first is a blues scale over a constantly moving sixteenth note motive. The second is a traditional invention from the Baroque. Both styles fuse together in a unique combination of contrasting…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A delightful work for trombone and marimba that captures the playful nature of both instruments. Fun and lighthearted, Music and Motion would be great on your next recital or concert.
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:30…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Named for the Titan God, ,b>Oceanus is a three-movement work for vibraphone that is reflective of the earth’s bodies of water. The entire piece is constructed around the pitch “C” as a tonal center utilizing a combination of scales and modes. Each movement…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Jeff Calissi
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications