Garnet - Steven Wimberley [DIGITAL]

Scored for 5-octave marimba and flute, Garnet is the first work in the Birthstones series. The tonality, meter, and rhythmic content of this work is a serialized spelling of the stone it represents, as well as certain characteristics of the stone itself. This work incorporates extended techniques for both performers.

Genre: Duet for Flute & Marimba | # of Players: 2
Series: Birthstones Series
Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 5:20

Instrumentation
Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Flute
Marimba (5-octave)

Program Notes
Scored for 5-octave marimba and flute, Garnet is the first work in the Birthstones series. The tonality, meter, and rhythmic content of this work is a serialized spelling of the stone it represents, as well as certain characteristics of the stone itself. This work incorporates extended techniques for both performers.

About the Collection
Birthstones is a series of works meant to increase the repertoire for chamber duets featuring one percussionist and one other musician. The twelve birthstones are represented by individual works in the series. An example of this can be seen with the first work in the series being representative of and inspired by "Garnet," the January birthstone. Some of the overall characteristics of these works are “angular” rhythms and adventurous tonalities.