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Humans have been telling each other adventure stories for almost as long as we’ve been around, and certainly longer than recorded history. Adventure! is an intermediate 4-octave solo marimba piece that captures the...

Atmospheric Study No. 2 for vibraphone and piano, titled “Extempore,” draws influence from jazz, especially the music of Gary Burton, Chick Corea, and Tigran Himasyan.Genre: Vibraphone (4-mallet) + Piano | # of...

Bright Lights in a Dark City is based on the idea of removing all artificial light from a metropolitan city to reveal the true beauty of the night sky. The piece tells the story of a city going to sleep as stars begin to...

This reflective marimba solo explores the instrument’s resonant qualities, reminiscent of a pipe organ. The chorale-style writing and spiritual undertones create a contemplative atmosphere, while the technical demands...

Carbon White for solo marimba engages with flowing melodies and rhythmic intricacies, creating a deep sense of introspection and charm. Utilizing the various resonant tones and dynamic shifts inherent to the instrument, the...

Ciudad del Sol is a challenging work for solo vibraphone. It is inspired by the mythical City of the Sun, where inhabitants celebrate life and dance the night away to the sounds of the ancient bell-like instruments, playing...

Written while working on a sunburn & sipping caipirinhas in Hawaii, the musical inspiration for ,b>Dana's Mai Tai is the Brazilian choro. While the piece was written for unaccompanied marimba, the addition of...

Originally written for marimba/snare drum soloist & percussion quartet, Deviations for Solo Marimba takes inspiration from some of the composer's favorite works for marimba from composers like Trevino, Burritt, Wu,...

This piece aims to capture this feeling of uncertainty and encourages the mindset of Embracing Uncertainty in all of life’s endeavors. Bookended by mysterious rolled sections, this 6-1/2 minute marimba solo features...

Far Above Rubies is a technically challenging contemporary work for solo 5-octave marimba. The piece highlights the emotional journey of those who have lost someone important to them. This journey is outlined through...

In Venus is a dramatic, emotional work for solo 4-mallet marimba that centers on the concept/feeling of "envy." While the title is a play on words, but coincidentally, in mythology is a Roman goddess of love, desire,...

"Mō Lì Huā" (Jasmine Flower) is a beloved Chinese folk song often sung during holidays and festive gatherings. Yin incorporated ornaments inspired by traditional Chinese music, such as a gradual transition from slow...

Keegan's Song is a beautiful, lyrical work solo 5-octave marimba that features flowing arpeggios with a melody soaring above.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Series: N/A Level: Medium Advanced | Duration: 4:00...

Maunakea is a challenging solo marimba work that is an examination the nature of protests in Hawai'i over construction on sacred ground, but it is also a reflection of this beautiful location and the long history of conflict...

The Principle of Polarity is one of the seven Hermetic (occult or secret) principles. It embodies the idea that everything is dual, everything has two poles, and everything has its opposite. All manifested things have two...

The Principle of Polarity is one of the seven Hermetic (occult or secret) principles. It embodies the idea that everything is dual, everything has two poles, and everything has its opposite. All manifested things have two...