5-octave

Sandflower is a cinematic 5-octave marimba solo inspired by the street on which Carr grew up. The musical ideas within consist of some old and some new, reflecting the younger self and who he has become. With beautiful...

Sarah by Adam Miller is stylistically impressionistic, using rapid permutations with very little articulation to create a flowing and undefined texture. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium | Duration:...

This is the solo version of BurrittÕs popular piece for solo marimba and percussion quartet. It explores the full range of the instrument and of marimba technique. Extremely challenging but idiomatic writing makes...

Often reflective and tragic, this two movement marimba solo is reflective of the tumultuous feelings and emotions the composer experienced during the tragic earthquake in Haiti in 2010. The piece expresses much more than...

This tour-de-force for solo 5-octave marimba features ever-changing complex meters and moods. Blessinger utilizes the full range of the instrument, showcasing what the marimba does best.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of...

Loosely inspired by the Pablo Neruda poem “Es la mañana elena” (‘Tis the morrow of storm), Silencio uses echo effects throughout and follows the arc and excitement of the poem. The pieces thrives...

Dedicated to the composer's own sibling, Sister's Song features a gently rocking, lyrical melody over an arpeggiated eighth note accompaniment. It is sure to tug at the heart-strings.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players:...

After an expressive rolled section, a jazz fox trot ensues, giving the piece many dance-like qualities.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium | Duration: 6:10 InstrumentationMarimba...

Written to honor the victims of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina in June 2015, Solace is a musical depiction of feelings of sadness, grief, and desolation in regards to...

Sonata in D is a single movement work in a lively 6/8 folk-dance rhythm. Written originally for keyboard, it is played frequently today on both harp and guitar. Now you can perform this fantastic work on marimba as well...

Sonata No. 1 is a challenging four-movement work modeled after the violin sonatas and cello suites of J.S. Bach. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium Difficult | Duration: 9:40 Instrumentation5-octave...

Sonatine Op. 71 No. 1 is one of three sonatas for guitar by Italian guitar master and composer Mauro Guiliani. It is divided into three sections/movements: the first a theme and variations, the second a minuet, and the third...

Songs Without Words is a suite of three pieces originally composed for solo piano by Felix Mendelssohn. The open chord structure and simple harmonic sequences of “Confidence” Op. 19, No. 4;...

Quick arpeggiated chords and chromatic passages bookend a lush chorale in this colorfully descriptive piece for solo marimba.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium | Duration: 6:00 InstrumentationMarimba...

This classical guitar suite adapted for marimba is an excellent blend of mysterious, reflective, and energetic movements. Whether played individually or sequentially, the listener will be drawn into Spanish night scenes...

In the eight compositions comprising Suite Española, Isaac Albéniz captures the beautiful and distinctive music of the various regions of Spain and its colonies. Originally composed for solo piano, and most...