by BoCoPerc Database | Aug 28, 2020 | Keyboard Solos, Percussion Database
For solo marimba, written as a commissioning project lead by Payton MacDonald. The work isan extremely atonal piece in sets of variations, though not strictly 12-tone. The variations of thepiece are hard to discern, although there are many varied homophonic and...
by S Z Solomon | Aug 28, 2020 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Katraterra by Jim Casella Written for nine players, Katraterra is a concert piece which uses a variety of textures, instruments, and techniques to create a driving and intense feel. The 5/8 time signature dominates the groove of Katraterra with three emphasized...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Benoit Montambault – Stop Making Sense (2012) Instrumentation: ● Marimba ● Assorted metals ● Assorted electronics ● (See Video for additional guidance) Duration: 10 minutes Composer’s Note: Stop Making Sense is the piece that helped me redefine my work as a composer...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Molk — Glow Composer: Dave Molk Title: Glow Instrumentation: 2 vibraphones, glockenspiel Approx. Length: 4’30” Description: Vibraphone and glockenspiel duo, one player plays both glock and vibe Composer Note: “Glow explores the similarities and dissimilarities between...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Csaba Marján – Musical Pictures (2013) Instrumentation: ● Marimba ● Vibraphone Duration: 9 minutes Composer’s Note: Csaba Marján created his composition relying on typical flamenco elements and Astor Piazzolla’s music. Flamenco is a generic term which refers to the...
by S Z Solomon | Oct 4, 2017 | Chamber Music, Percussion Database
Dan Levitan – Marimba Four Hands (2008) Instrumentation: ● One 5-octave marimba Duration: 30 minutes Program Note: Marimba Four Hands is a cyclical five-movement suite that we chose as the centerpiece for our concert program. The piece is written for two players on...
