With Woodwinds

Alacrán is a dramatic tone poem that explores the intricate and often perilous mating ritual of scorpions and is re-imagined through the voices of alto saxophone and marimba. Structured in two main continuous...

Commissioned by Laura Lynch and Jason Kihle from the University of Jamestown (Fargo, ND), Allez! was written to be a dynamic opener or closer for a program that features the instruments equally. From the opening notes, the...

Amethyst, scored for double seconds (low F) and B-flat clarinet is the second work in the 'Birthstones' series. The tonality of this work is derived from a serialized spelling of the stone. However, the rhythms and meters...

An Erasure was first conceived as the soundtrack for a theatrical stage production that infused poetry, dance, acting and music to tell the story of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in commemoration of its centennial. The...

Although challenging, Apokrypha is a very rewarding enterprise for the performers, showcasing the collaboration of saxophone and percussion, whose musical possibilities are truly endless.Genre: Duet for Soprano Saxophone...

Aquamarine, scored for glockenspiel and oboe, is the third work in the Birthstones series. The tonality, meter, and rhythmic content of this work is a serialized spelling of the stone it represents, as well as certain...

Set in three movements, The Arrival Suite is a lovely duet for flute & marimba that uses ambitious themes & uncertain harmony to depict the expectation of mysterious revelation found within the discovery of the...

Spanish for the color blue, Azul is a two-movement work that explores the contemplative mood of the vast icy-blue glaciers of Antarctica (with the harsh, metallic sounds of crotales and vibraphone) and the infernal...

Inspired by the image of a wild-looking cockatoo rising, phoenix-like, from the bell of a saxophone, this 3-movement work for alto sax and marimba perfectly captures the diverse personalities of such a creature.Genre: Duet...

Blowbang is a challenging duet for alto saxophone and percussion that is divided into three sections without pause – "Up and Down, Back and Forth," "Interlude–Lockjaw Blues," and "Climax Finale."Genre: Duet for...

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...

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...

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...

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...