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
This fast paced, energetic duet is a must for your next recital, but make sure your partner can keep up!Program NotesWinner of the 2007 Classical Marimba League Composition Contest - Baroque Category
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2007 Number of Players: 2…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Joe Hills
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
The Nightingale is a work for piccolo and xylophone. In writing this work it was my intention to share with others my personal feelings about these two instruments. The bravura virtuosity of these instruments can be easily found in countless works however, I…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
The three-movement suite Nostalgic Dances was inspired by experiences Zaninelli had as a pianist during the second world war, playing waltzes, fox trots, polkas, rhumbas, square dances, cha-chas, tarantellas, etc.Program NotesAt the age of 12, I began playing…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This is a quite reflective work for keyboard quartet. The entire duration of this work does not surpass Mezzo-Forte. Many interesting texture are created with Zaninelli's use of the keyboard instruments.Program NotesTread lightly, she is near Under the snow,…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
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
Shadow Ridge Rag • The River • Flash…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Luigi Zaninelli
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