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An energetic work that serves well to open or close a program, Buckle Up is a fast, sweet, and exciting romp for marimba and clarinet.Genre: B-flat Clarinet (or Alto Sax) and Marimba | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium...

The unique combination of bassoon and percussion/marimba/vibraphone creates many dark and “woody” colors as suggested by the title of the first movement, “Wood and Wind.” This movement explores the...

The idea for Burn simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a journey...Spark | Ignite | Dance | Scorch...

Written for horn and marimba, Call of Boromir is based upon a character from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings epic who blew his horn in times of distress and battle. Like many of McCarthy's other works, the marimba part is...

Capriccio is a lively work for two-mallet marimba with accompaniment by piano and optional percussion which offers the soloist an opportunity to be technically challenged as well as melodically expressive. The listener will...

Caprice à la Boléro combines a driving rhythmic undercurrent with lyrical melodicism, and as a marimba duet allows the performers to have a turn at each. Despite the division of labor, the virtuosity of the...

The piano and marimba are equal partners in this intriguing two-movement duet. The first movement is rather slow with many lyrical moments in both parts. The second movement could be characterized as a scherzo with a brisk...

The first movement, Caught-ya Caccia, uses vibraphone (or marimba) only with the flute. The flute player is asked to play the rain stick and sing at one point in the movement. The second movement, Caged Waltz, utilizes the...

This is a challenging duet for two marimbists. It is a fast-paced, energetic work that features both players equally.Genre: Duet for 2 Marimbas | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium | Duration: 5:45 InstrumentationMarimba 1...

Written for the composer's daughter's wedding, Chant du Coeur (Song of the Heart) is a truly heartfelt piece that would be appropriate for a recital or special event.Genre: Duet for Cello & Marimba | # of Players: 2...

A relaxed bluesy movement is followed by a quick perpetual motion study. Thought he marimba starts out with a more accompaniment role, it quickly takes its place next to the saxophone for the second movement. Genre: Duet for...

Cohesion is a funky and fun-to-play multiple percussion piece for two performers. The core of the instrument setup is the mirrored placement of bass drum and snare, further augmented by an array of cymbals, toms, and latin...

Even in the hands of a child, a piece of paper with the simple outline of a figure can become an amazing artistic creation. A coloring sheet is, in its simplicity, a wealth of possibilities. This is the concept behind the...

This duet for flute and vibraphone plays off of the timbral similarities between the two instruments while also showcasing each of their unique qualities. Houllif has taken great care with articulations & dynamics in...

Brett Dietz’s Concerto for Marimba and Wind Orchestra is a wonderful exploration of the marimba’s rhythmic qualities and can be played with high school ensembles and professional groups alike.Genre: Solo Marimba...

Traditional Latin rhythms comprise this ostinato-based piece. Player 1 acts as a soloist throughout, though the other players have improvisation opportunities as well. Includes CD accompaniment.Genre: Percussion Solo or Trio...