This work is an unsung hero of the marimba quartet literature. A classic that will bring smiles to the players' faces at the first rehearsal (well, maybe the second rehearsal . . .), and the audience's faces in the first 30 seconds.

Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A "must play" if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.

From the first NEXUS "Ragtime" album, Bill Cahn has established himself as a great arranger and performer of "Xylophone Novelty Music". Most compositions are arranged to be performed by a xylophone soloist and four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.

NEW from Marimba Productions!

The arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. The accompaniments require four players performing on a minimum of two marimbas.

'Applause' takes its place alongside such classics of the genre as 'Let's Give Them a Hand' and 'Syncopate My Afuche'. This is just what the percussion world needs -- more pieces without instruments!

Aqalani is a Navajo greeting which can mean either hello or goodbye. Written for 8 players and optional chorus, the percussion are divided into 2 groups of 4.

(for Vibe, Marimba, Piano)Written in 1982, the seven player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Both drum parts are played with hands; marimba parts are tuneful, contrapuntal, and cross-rhythmic. Based on Ghanaian melodies. 8 minutes.

A quiet yet powerfully dramatic work scored for two marimbas, two vibraphone, cymbals, glass and stone wind chimes, a single crotale, wood and temple blocks, glockenspiel, tam-tam, sleigh bells, and maracas. Requires four musically sensitive players.