Memories of… was commissioned by Chandler White in memory of his mother Kelly White. Filled with beautiful nostalgia, this lyrical vibraphone solo is perfect breath of fresh air on any performance.Program NotesMemories of… has a sad, but touching story to it…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mike Neumeyer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A play on the words "night and "morning," this unique piece invites the marimbist to sing while playing the instrument, emphasizing the mournful mood set forth toward the middle.Program NotesNight of Mourning was the first composition that I wrote for marimba…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mike Neumeyer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
A sweeping, harmonious vibraphone solo that captures the awesome brilliance of the landless sunrise as well as its beautiful subtleties.Program NotesSkies of a Landless Horizon is a piece that blossomed quickly, with the musical themes and ideas existing…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Mike Neumeyer
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Wonderful special effects are created throughout this piece meant to emulate the sounds of Middle Eastern music. Exciting, high-energy piece.Program NotesCommissioned by the North Carolina chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Wonderful special effects are…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Three Changes is organized into three movements: …of time, …of mind, and …of place. The first movement features much unison playing and dialogue between the violin and vibraphone. The second movement explores many of the timbral possibilities of the violin…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
In each of his Three Maqamat - Nawa Athar, Nakriz, and Saba Kurd - Meister uses unique techniques in both parts-such as tongue slaps, random key clicks, microtones, and so on to emulate sounds of instruments from other cultures.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 1997…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Scott Meister
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
This arrangement of Ravel piano masterpiece is a lesson in virtuosity and perpetual motion. You will be on the edge of your seat and then realize you have forgotten to breathe for the entire 3 minutes!Program NotesThis arrangement of Ravel piano masterpiece…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Michael Tompkins, Ravel
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications