In this challenging duet for marimba and vibraphone, Shen utilizes several special effect and techniques throughout the piece, such as harmonics on the...
Five Movements utilizes changing meters along with quick exchanges between players to showcase the diversity in a percussion ensemble. Also experience the slow...
This work explores the full five-octave range of the marimba, written especially to exploit a virtuosic and romantic approach to the instrument. The work is...
An attention grabber from the very beginning. Very catchy melody with the appropriate amount of supporting batterie. Excellent listening, good musical material...
A Shaker Triptych is based on three Shaker tunes – Awake My Soul, My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down, and Mother Says Go On. These dynamic melodies are full of...
Performed separately or as a set, each of these etudes work on every technical aspect associated with each instrument. For example, the first movement,...
Written in 1993, this piece has long been a staple in the solo marimba repertoire. Based in A minor, of thoughts and thinking gives the performer plenty of...