Cascading 16th-note passages make up the body of this etude by Clair Omar Musser. The player gets the chance to show off their muscle memory as well as their ability to be expressive through use of dynamics and rubati.
Cascading 16th-note passages make up the body of this etude by Clair Omar Musser. The player gets the chance to show off their muscle memory as well as their ability to be expressive through use of dynamics and rubati.
Probably the most well-known of Clair Omar Musser’s etudes for solo marimba. A fast-paced four-mallet piece with brilliant colors.
Probably the most well-known of Clair Omar Musser’s etudes for solo marimba. A fast-paced four-mallet piece with brilliant colors.
A flourish of broken and arpeggiated chords moving up and down the instrument form the basis of this flamboyant etude by Clair Omar Musser. Short and sweet, it makes a terrific audition piece or recital encore. Can be performed with or without the included piano accompaniment.
A flourish of broken and arpeggiated chords moving up and down the instrument form the basis of this flamboyant etude by Clair Omar Musser. Short and sweet, it makes a terrific audition piece or recital encore. Can be performed with or without the included piano accompaniment.
Also known as the Natural Boy, this serene etude is constructed of block chords both rolled and unrolled. The full range of the instrument is used, keeping character with the dynamic style for which the composer is known.
Also known as the Natural Boy, this serene etude is constructed of block chords both rolled and unrolled. The full range of the instrument is used, keeping character with the dynamic style for which the composer is known.
The study and mastery of Clair Omar Musser’s Etudes is considered to be a “right of passage” into technical competence. This vibrant Etude shows off the player’s hand speed and ability to work with moving block chords.
The study and mastery of Clair Omar Musser’s Etudes is considered to be a “right of passage” into technical competence. This vibrant Etude shows off the player’s hand speed and ability to work with moving block chords.
A four-mallet prelude containing all the athleticism for which Musser is known. Can be performed with or without the included piano accompaniment.
A four-mallet prelude containing all the athleticism for which Musser is known. Can be performed with or without the included piano accompaniment.
A dramatic and technically challenging work for unaccompanied four-mallet marimba. The study and mastery of Clair Omar Musser’s preludes is considered to be a “right of passage” into technical competence.
A dramatic and technically challenging work for unaccompanied four-mallet marimba. The study and mastery of Clair Omar Musser’s preludes is considered to be a “right of passage” into technical competence.
A classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Marimba solo with piano accompaniment.
A classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Marimba solo with piano accompaniment.
A classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Arranged for solo marimba and wind ensemble. Also available for solo marimba and piano accompaniment.
A classic work from one of the most influential figures in percussion history. Arranged for solo marimba and wind ensemble. Also available for solo marimba and piano accompaniment.
