In this challenging duet for marimba and vibraphone, Shen utilizes several special effect and techniques throughout the piece, such as harmonics on the...
"A Little Russian"
Finale from 'Symphony No. 2 (“The Little Russian”), edited and transcribed for band by Chalon Ragsdale, is a Grade 6 selection, well-suited...
Five Movements utilizes changing meters along with quick exchanges between players to showcase the diversity in a percussion ensemble. Also experience the slow...
The narrative of Legend sees the Christ child fashioning garlands of roses for his friends as they play in his garden. Finally, he sets about making one for...
The narrative of Legend sees the Christ child fashioning garlands of roses for his friends as they play in his garden. Finally, he sets about making one for...
Selections for Marimba Trio
Tchaikovsky’s enormously popular ballet The Nutcracker has captured the hearts and imagination of people across the world since...
Phantasie is a German term defined as: fancy, imagination, or reverie. It’s probably best defined as a ‘fantasy piece’ or ‘fantasy picture.’ The opening...
Performed separately or as a set, each of these etudes work on every technical aspect associated with each instrument. For example, the first movement,...
Trépak is one of the most celebrated and recognizable works from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet, The Nutcracker. Based on traditional Ukrainian folk dance...
