A truly exciting new marimba duet, written especially for Studio 4 Music by Charles Rochester Young. The 6 1/2 minute work is very energetic, rhythmical and tuneful -- ideal as a closer or an encore!

A traditional Japanese lullaby, arranged for alto saxophone (who also plays tam -tam), marimba (4 mallets) and percussion (crotales or glockenspiel, wood block, and triangle). 'Ora No Omboko's' delicate textures and haunting melodic material make a lovely change of pace for any performance situation. The piece also provides excellent small ensemble experience for the intermediate marimbist and percussionist.