Medium Advanced

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Constellations is a contemporary set of four works for alto flute and marimba. Each work is titled after a constellation in our galaxy – Orion, Gemini, Leo, and Pisces. – each representing both the astronomical...

Contemplations at the Fountain (Double Concerto for Vibraphone, Marimba and Orchestra) explores a palette of different emotions – thoughtfulness, doubts and hope.Genre: Percussion Duo Concerto | # of Players: 3 Level:...

Devil Dance is a short and light encore piece. Elements of Hindustani classical music are present in this piece, though it isn’t an attempt to replicate that art form. Various hand drums may be used and part way...

An intense musical journey for marimba and piano from one of percussion's foremost composers. Genre: Duet for Marimba & Piano | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 9:00 InstrumentationMarimba (5-octave)...

Clarinet and marimba interact in a collaborative and communicative manner in this sweet and nostalgic work. Genre: Duet for Clarinet and Marimba | # of Players: 2 Series: N/A Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 7:00...

Written for and dedicated to the Moreau/VanTuinen Duo during the time of COVID-19, DIMINUTIVES is a collection of ten 1-minute duo vignettes for euphonium & percussion. Six are brand new works and four are adaptations of...