This intermediate marimba solo serves as a wonderful introduction to polytonality for the performer and audience alike. While not too technically challenging,...
Black (W)Hole is an extraterrestrial introduction to the whole tone scale. Instruments weave in and out of different rhythmic layers that create a very “...
Cathode Rays is a fun, energetic, and great new addition to the string orchestra repertoire. Composer Matthew Gelfer knows how to write for the String Section...
Dandy Lions paints the picture of a young cub playing in an open field. Basic ostinatos keep the piece moving forward while a playful melody creates a sense of...
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...
Red Koi was written using the “Minyō” scale found in Japanese music, such as Gagaku and Shomyo. The snare drum/tom part was written to emulate basic Taiko-...
Written for low-A marimba & optional electronic track, Relinquished is a musical interpretation of the popular story of Jonah. In the story Jonah flees...
Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each...
This rock-inspired work for the string orchestra is challenging but so very rewarding. Students will practice this one with intent!
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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...