Showing 17–32 of 32 results
Showing 17–32 of 32 results
“One of the best new pieces of marimba solo literature to come along in years, this piece has the musical credentials to stand next to the best tonally-oriented works for solo instruments.” – Percussive Notes
“One of the best new pieces of marimba solo literature to come along in years, this piece has the musical credentials to stand next to the best tonally-oriented works for solo instruments.” – Percussive Notes
Northern Lights’ beautiful tonalities and challenging techniques make it a must in every advanced marimbist’s repertoire list. It is on almost everyone’s list of the top ten greatest works for solo marimba.
Northern Lights’ beautiful tonalities and challenging techniques make it a must in every advanced marimbist’s repertoire list. It is on almost everyone’s list of the top ten greatest works for solo marimba.
These much anticipated pieces appeal to players and audiences alike. They encompass a wide variety of stylistic writing, as Burritt exploits the technical and lyrical capabilities of the instrument.
These much anticipated pieces appeal to players and audiences alike. They encompass a wide variety of stylistic writing, as Burritt exploits the technical and lyrical capabilities of the instrument.
A great introduction to many of the modern marimba techniques such as double lateral strokes. A short, sweet, and high quality “groove” piece influenced by minimalism.
A great introduction to many of the modern marimba techniques such as double lateral strokes. A short, sweet, and high quality “groove” piece influenced by minimalism.
Perhaps this is the ultimate virtuostic show piece for a solo marimbist. Seven minutes of rhythmic momentum, colored with three “col legno” (with wood) effects.
Perhaps this is the ultimate virtuostic show piece for a solo marimbist. Seven minutes of rhythmic momentum, colored with three “col legno” (with wood) effects.
As the title suggests, it is a musical depiction of the warning bumps or grooves often found on roadways. With its two-movement format of slow-fast, it could serve as an alternative program selection to Merlin.
As the title suggests, it is a musical depiction of the warning bumps or grooves often found on roadways. With its two-movement format of slow-fast, it could serve as an alternative program selection to Merlin.
Sara’s Song was written in 2005 for one of my dear friends’ daughter’s wedding, Sara Sartarelli. I believe the short work represents my feelings for the family as well as the emotional significance of this beautiful occasion.
Sara’s Song was written in 2005 for one of my dear friends’ daughter’s wedding, Sara Sartarelli. I believe the short work represents my feelings for the family as well as the emotional significance of this beautiful occasion.
This piece is dedicated to marimba virtuoso She-e Wu who implored Burritt to write something “over the top”. The title means “hot desert wind” and refers to the intense swirling character of the melodic lines.
This piece is dedicated to marimba virtuoso She-e Wu who implored Burritt to write something “over the top”. The title means “hot desert wind” and refers to the intense swirling character of the melodic lines.
A short, yet solemn work. This piece offers a perfect opportunity for the player to experiment with tone color and rubato while showing-off the resonance of the instrument.
A short, yet solemn work. This piece offers a perfect opportunity for the player to experiment with tone color and rubato while showing-off the resonance of the instrument.
For a marimba soloist and percussion quartet, relating to the ideas of time in the sense of time passing and in the musical sense such as its use in time signature, rhythm, and beat.
For a marimba soloist and percussion quartet, relating to the ideas of time in the sense of time passing and in the musical sense such as its use in time signature, rhythm, and beat.
An unusually lyrical work with a minimalistic influence. Based on Irish folk themes, “Tune for Mary O.” is a fine recital work that uses a blend of lateral sticking techniques to create melodic and accompanimental patterns.
An unusually lyrical work with a minimalistic influence. Based on Irish folk themes, “Tune for Mary O.” is a fine recital work that uses a blend of lateral sticking techniques to create melodic and accompanimental patterns.
A standard in the percussion community. This work has been recorded and performed in recital many time over. Both movements may be played in conjunction or independently.
A standard in the percussion community. This work has been recorded and performed in recital many time over. Both movements may be played in conjunction or independently.
A beautiful to berserk theme and variations, Variations is a large scale work in four sections that has advanced technical challenges, but is within the reach of a good four mallet player. Lyrical use of the one-handed roll in octaves for a principal melody.
A beautiful to berserk theme and variations, Variations is a large scale work in four sections that has advanced technical challenges, but is within the reach of a good four mallet player. Lyrical use of the one-handed roll in octaves for a principal melody.
For marimba, clarinet, and string bass – a surprisingly fresh sound combination. This rhythmically and harmonically exciting work provides a fun challenge to all involved.
For marimba, clarinet, and string bass – a surprisingly fresh sound combination. This rhythmically and harmonically exciting work provides a fun challenge to all involved.
