Memory's Glimpse/z'rondo [DIGITAL]

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’rondo is a blazing fast “hoe-down” with an ostinato in the left hand and an off-beat melody in the right, creating a “boom-chick” effect. Special effects include glissandi and playing with the shafts of the mallets on the bars. Great for a student early in four-mallet development.

Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1
Level: Medium | Duration: 2:35

Instrumentation
Marimba (4.5-octave)

Program Notes
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’rondo is a blazing fast “hoe-down” with an ostinato in the left hand and an off-beat melody in the right, creating a “boom-chick” effect. This theme alternates with other contrasting sections so that the rondo form (ABACA) shines through. Special effects include glissandi and playing with the shafts of the mallets on the bars. Great for a student early in four-mallet development.