Employing some very unusual "instruments"(i.e. anchor chains, garden weasel) At the Dawn of War is a very emotional work born from an idea to write a piece...
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 “...
Classic Suite consists of three contrasting movements arranged fast-slow-fast (Song, Hymn, and Fantasy). Each of the three movements can stand alone or can be...
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...
I. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for MarimbaProgram NotesI. Maurie's Lament II. Soliloquy for MarimbaGrade Level: 2 Copyright: 2006 Number of Players: 1...
Two short and sweet pieces from a staple in our catalog, Ginger Zyskowski. Flowing eighth notes and sustained melodies. Dampening is left up to the performer....
Two short pieces for marimba. Memory’s Glimpse represents some of Zyskowski’s best 4-part chorale writing, with swells and interesting harmonies throughout. Z’...
This acts as a wonderful etude for close interval independent rolls. The left hand plays a syncopated bass line while the right hand plays a sustained lyrical...
This endearing pair of pieces for solo vibraphone embody both melancholy and hope in their brief 4:00 iteration. Either one or both pieces would make valuable...
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-...