Intermediate

Best Wishes is an intermediate-level piece for five-octave marimba that utilizes the entire range of the instrument.Commissioned to be a "thank you" piece, the work conveys a joyous spirit while still posing a moderate...

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...

Use this unique book to enhance the type of musical intelligence expected from today’s percussionist. ACCESS DOWNLOADABLE ELECTRONIC ACCOMPANIMENTSGenre: Etude Book# of Players: 1 + Optional Electronic...

The piece opens freely with a quick 32nd note pattern to be repeated ad lib with written dead strokes to be interspersed throughout. Out of this section comes a more structured multi-meter section (4/4, 7/4, 5/4, 6/4) before...

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...

This reflective marimba solo explores the instrument’s resonant qualities, reminiscent of a pipe organ. The chorale-style writing and spiritual undertones create a contemplative atmosphere, while the technical demands...

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...

The concept of the cascade effect refers to the impact one event has on multiple related events. In this piece, the cascade effect refers to both the movement of thematic material as the mallets cascade across the marimba,...

These arrangements are meant to be virtuosic showpieces for the xylophone and will work perfectly on solo recitals.Genre: Solo Xylophone with Piano | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium to Medium Difficult | Duration: 7:00...

These arrangements are meant to be virtuosic showpieces for the xylophone and will work perfectly on solo recitals.Genre: Solo Xylophone with Piano | # of Players: 2 Level: Medium to Medium Difficult | Duration: 9:00...

Change My Medicationis a fun 4-mallet piece inspired by the music of Thelonius Monk that flirts with the octatonic scale. There are opportunities for improvisation throughout the piece. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of...

This collection of three solos for marimba explores three distinctive moods and characters. They may be performed as a set or as individual solos.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium | Duration: 15:30...

Charleston is meant to depict experiences in the city of Charleston, SC. The first movement Harbourview is an unhurried chorale-like setting with several short motives that reflect the peaceful motion of the harbor...

With the exception of a brief rolled interlude in the middle of the piece, The Chase is a perpetually moving tour-de-force. Many different sticking combinations are required throughout, providing wonderful challenges to the...

After a free, improvisatory opening, Choice moves into a rhythmically exciting dance-like section in 6/8. The performer is required to play polyrhythms between the hands as if the music can’t decide whether it is in...

Coming to Peace was composed as a means to express the pain and heartbreak of losing a loved one. The work’s five sections represent the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It...