Rick Orpen

Rick Orpen is an active percussionist, guitarist, and bassist in jazz and classical styles. He is currently Professor of Music at Gustavus Adoplohus College, where he has been since 1980. He teaches music theory, composition, jazz guitar, jazz improvisation, and percussion. He has also held the position of percussion instructor at Minnesota State University and held offices in the Minnesota Music Theory Consortium, Minnesota College, and University Council for Music, and Minnesota Music Educators Research Review. Orpen received his Ph.D. in Music from the University of Minnesota.

From Rick Orpen

Duo for Piano and Marimba

$25.00

It is rare that the instrumental combination of two-mallet marimba and piano sounds like a serious piece of chamber music, but this new work by Rick Orpen belies the stereotype. This work is also substantial in length, filling almost ten minutes with interesting and challenging music.

It is rare that the instrumental combination of two-mallet marimba and piano sounds like a serious piece of chamber music, but this new work by Rick Orpen belies the stereotype. This work is also substantial in length, filling almost ten minutes with interesting and challenging music.

Duo for Piano and Marimba #2

$25.00

Although written for a 5.0 octave marimba, Orpen offers suggestions to accommodate a 4.3 octave instrument. This piece is 6:20 in length and requires an ability to execute strong octaves in both hands.

Although written for a 5.0 octave marimba, Orpen offers suggestions to accommodate a 4.3 octave instrument. This piece is 6:20 in length and requires an ability to execute strong octaves in both hands.