Medium Advanced

Tamarack & Birch is an adrenaline-raising work that provides an excellent challenge/reward ratio for the intermediate to advanced marimba soloist. Each movement works well as its own stand-alone piece (about four and a...

The composer characterizes this piece as learned ethnic. As in all of his previous works, this one is tonal, using ancient modes or their variation that leads to the use of peculiar key signatures.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) |...

Curated by Dr. Brian Zator, The Lion’s Roar, Vol. 1 is a collaboration between alumni of the Texas A&M University - Commerce (East Texas State University) music program. Reflecting the vastly differing musical...

Three Forms is a unique work for bells, vibraphone and marimba, all played by one percussionist. Divided into three contrasting movements, the piece all of the fascinating timbral possibilities of combining these three...

Three Marimba Etudes, Vol. 2 extend the etude concept from Volume 1. These pieces are longer, more compositionally complex, and physically more demanding. They may be performed as a suite or as stand-alone pieces. The fifth...

This three-movement work for solo marimba contemplates some of the questions a new parent might have, with a wide variety of musical textures and performance techniques being explored by the performer. Genre: Marimba...

Transitions is an exciting and challenging three-movement work for solo percussionist including virtuosic material on both pitched and non-pitched instruments. It will captivate any audience with its musical contrasts and...

Trap Sonata was written with the intent of blending multiple musical styles along with structuring the piece in sonata form. The track starts with the main melodic theme and is recalled throughout the work in both the track...

Opposite musical characteristics such as soft and loud, comfort and angular, static and active, hesitant and steadfast are contrastingly employed in this piece.Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium...

Variations for Marimba (2005) is for the advanced marimba soloist. It is essentially a “classical” set of variations on a theme, however the “theme” is elusive and evolves as the variations progress...

After a successful marriage of the marimba and electronics in Rimbasly and Concerto for Marimba, Percussion, and Synthesizers, McCarthy decided to revisit and re-imagine the combination. Unlike the concerto treatment of the...

The Yuletide Marimbist (Book 1) was created to fill a void in Christmas literature for 4-mallet solo marimba (low A). Spanning a wide range of styles, these arrangements are suitable for diverse performance venues –...

The Yuletide Marimbist, Book 2 was created to continue filling the void in Christmas literature for 4-mallet solo marimba. Like the first book, these arrangements span a wide range of styles and are suitable for diverse...

Zephyr is a lovely piece with sweet tonal language and written with clear idiomatic considerations. Zephyr would be a fine companion piece on any recital. Genre: Marimba (4-mallet) | # of Players: 1 Level: Medium Difficult |...

Ziu means “blessed rain” in Japanese and can also be translated into “the rain that comes after the drought.” DOWNLOAD OPTIONAL BACKGROUND TRACKGenre: Marimba with Digital Delay | # of Players: 1...