American Folk Hymn Rhapsody cleverly combines three popular folk hymns – Cleansing Fountain, New Britain (Amazing Grace), and Come Thou Fount – set in an...
This intermediate marimba solo serves as a wonderful introduction to polytonality for the performer and audience alike. While not too technically challenging,...
Inspired by the brass choir music of Gabrieli, Canzona is a mono-thematic work that has been masterfully crafted with counterpoint, rhythmic development, and...
Caterpillar Holiday introduces students to a style of playing that is aurally appealing and familiar, yet technically different from the standard string...
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...
Fairly Fugal is loosely based around a fugue and has a distinctly Baroque character. This is a wonderful work for developing cohesiveness and awareness for...
The Grasshopper Chomp encourages students at this level to produce a full tone through the confident use of fast bow strokes.Program NotesThe Grasshopper Chomp...
Gulpy the Goldfish is designed for training beginner string ensembles to develop rhythmic cohesiveness.Program NotesGulpy the Goldfish is designed for training...
This short piece is colorful, fast, and bright with a groove. Simultaneously chaotic and controlled, in this piece, the Locomotive is always moving.Program...
Over the Rolling Downs evokes the images of gliding high above the landscape, following the contour of the lands that fall away below. Listening to the lilting...
