Concerto in One Movement for Marimba & Orchestra

for Marimba and Orchestra

So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This 13-minute 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 beautifully complements the soloist. A world-class composer demonstrates the height of her craft with this concerto.

Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 1994
Number of Players: Standard + 1
Duration: 18:00
Type: With Soloist

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2 (English Horn)
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet in Bb 1/2

Trumpet in Bb 1/2
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone

SOLO MARIMBA

Piano/Celeste

Timpani

Percussion 1
Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Bass Drum
Shared w/ Percussion 2: 3 Graduated Suspended Cymbals, Tam-Tam, 2 Gongs (sm/med), 2 Triangles (lo/hi), Metal Wind Chimes

Percussion 2
Timbales, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Medium Woodblock, Finger Cymbals, 3 Graduated Concert Toms
Shared w/ Percussion 1: 3 Graduated Suspended Cymbals, Tam-Tam, 2 Gongs (sm/med), 2 Triangles (lo/hi), Metal Wind Chimes

Violin 1-2
Viola
Cello
Contrabass