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The three selections in this transcription adapt extremely well to the marimba and, in turn, showcase many of the virtuosic four-mallet techniques found in contemporary marimba literature, such as close-interval sticking and...

9 Miniatures and a Fantasy is a collection of intermediate pieces for solo marimba written with the idea of presenting different technical aspects to the performer in short musical studies. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of...

Dedicated to marimbist Nanae Mimura, Apsara #1 opens and closes with a lyrical and expansive melody, at first rolled, then arpeggiated at the end. The virtuosic middle section is fast and furious and requires technical...

Bring your groove, expression, and energy for this exciting piece. From the huge opening statement followed by a couple of quirky sections, a gentle rolling melody, and a rockin’ ending, this piece is a sure crowd...

The pitch sets employed by the marimba perfectly complement Intriguing electronic sounds in the accompaniment in this exciting work by Thomas McKenney. Technically, the piece is very idiomatic for the soloist, but it is...

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...

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...

This is your next powerhouse marimba concerto! David Long has written a difficult, but idiomatic, solo part with ensemble parts playable by a high school band. The orchestral version is exquisite. Beautiful melodies and...

So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is difficult,...

Dance of Redemption is David Gillingham's only original work for solo marimba. The challenging work features lush chorales, sweeping arpeggios and heart pounding rhythms from beginning to end. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | #...

Three-movement work for solo marimba with a small multiple percussion set-up, including 2 congas, 2 bongos, 5 temple blocks, and chimes. The interplay between the marimba and percussion instruments emulates the title of the...

Dedicated to Leigh Howard Stevens, these three etudes focus on various advanced 4-mallet marimba techniques, such as double laterals, uncommon sticking permutations, independent rolls, metric modulations, and independence...

Inspired by David Whyte's poem of the same name, Everything is Waiting for You tackles the topic of loneliness. Whyte starts the poem pointedly by writing, "Your great mistake is to act the drama as if you were alone." As...

After a brief rhapsodic introduction, Forgotten Days of Fall settles into a lovely, nostalgic statement of the primary theme accompanied by a energetic triplet feel.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium...

Subtitled "A Journey of the Soul," each movement of this concertino for solo marimba and piano reflects the movement of the soul into the portal of heaven. From Remission to Reflection to Redemption, Gillingham paints a...

This exciting work alternates between frenzied sections and peaceful chorale settings. Originally conceived as an electronic piece for MalletKat, it can also be performed on marimba. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players:...