Off Axis

Performed by Andy Kolar, solo marimba with Josh Knight, Marques Eckhoff, Michael Coleman, & Richard Shafer (University of Oklahoma) Published by C. Alan Publications (www.c-alanpublications.com) Off Axis includes an impressive virtuosic (yet idiomatic) solo part. Glassock uses the ensemble as a sounding board for the solo marimba with much rhythmic interplay and imitation. Constantly changing meters (4/4, 7/16, 9/16, 3/4, etc.) before settling in 4/4 for the drum solo section. Wonderful piece for a university student recital or for the professional. Instrumentation: Solo Marimba (5-octave) Percussion 1 (3-octave vibraphone, guiro, snare drum, 2 congas, suspended cymbal) Percussion 2 (3-octave vibraphone, temple blocks) Percussion 3 (2 bass drums, 2 medium high concert toms, bongos, 2 metal pipes) Percussion 4 (2 tam-tams, 3 woodblocks, 4 low concert toms)