Marimba

Duo for Snare Drum and Marimba

$32.00

This unique five-movement duet for snare drum and marimba embraces the timbral contrasts between both instruments, while also experimenting with the colors created while they are played simultaneously. A very musically demanding work!

This unique five-movement duet for snare drum and marimba embraces the timbral contrasts between both instruments, while also experimenting with the colors created while they are played simultaneously. A very musically demanding work!

Gedichte

$13.00

This song cycle for marimba and medium voice and marimba part can be played on a 4.3 and utilizes a variety of techniques, including one-handed rolls in the left hand. The infusion of jazz style elements in this piece makes it an exciting new addition to the marimba repertory.

This song cycle for marimba and medium voice and marimba part can be played on a 4.3 and utilizes a variety of techniques, including one-handed rolls in the left hand. The infusion of jazz style elements in this piece makes it an exciting new addition to the marimba repertory.

Gypsy Carnival (Duet for Vibraphone and Marimba)

$18.00

Duet for Vibraphone and Marimba.
“This fun, low-pressure duet is full of energy and life … Both mallet players will appreciate the challenge presented towards the end of the work where each part is written in fast eighth-note octaves.” —Percussive Notes

Duet for Vibraphone and Marimba.
“This fun, low-pressure duet is full of energy and life … Both mallet players will appreciate the challenge presented towards the end of the work where each part is written in fast eighth-note octaves.” —Percussive Notes

Kaleiduoscope

$29.00$33.00

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.

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.

Meteor

$34.00$40.00

This piece attempts to create a kind of wavering sustain by tasking each marimba with a similar-but-different part in the same register. That sound inspired the name of the work. The title is also meant to hint at the two most important musical forces in the piece: meters and mediants.

This piece attempts to create a kind of wavering sustain by tasking each marimba with a similar-but-different part in the same register. That sound inspired the name of the work. The title is also meant to hint at the two most important musical forces in the piece: meters and mediants.

Mirages

$46.00$53.00

Mirages is an original piece with four movements written for vibraphone, marimba, double bass, drums and clarinet/bass clarinet. The composition expresses four different musical moods and personalities.

Mirages is an original piece with four movements written for vibraphone, marimba, double bass, drums and clarinet/bass clarinet. The composition expresses four different musical moods and personalities.

Night Wind (Piano Reduction)

$68.00

Described by the Los Angeles Times as “intense, dramatic, masterfully colored, and uncompromising,” Naomi Sekiya continues to explore her works with resonant soundscapes, bold instrumental effects and eloquent structures.

Described by the Los Angeles Times as “intense, dramatic, masterfully colored, and uncompromising,” Naomi Sekiya continues to explore her works with resonant soundscapes, bold instrumental effects and eloquent structures.

Old Man Jazz (Gene Quaw/arr. Yurika Kimura)

$21.00$24.00

Old Man Jazz was composed (both music and lyrics) by Gene Quaw, and published in 1920 by Jos. W. Stern & Co. The original sheet music has the subtitle “An Eccentric Fox Trot Song.” The All Star Trio (George Hamilton Green, xylophone, F. Wheeler Wadsworth, tenor saxophone, and Victor Arden, piano) recorded a very clever version of the piece for Victor Records (#18699) in 1920. This transcription arrangement is based on the All Star Trio recording, with reference to the original sheet music.

Old Man Jazz was composed (both music and lyrics) by Gene Quaw, and published in 1920 by Jos. W. Stern & Co. The original sheet music has the subtitle “An Eccentric Fox Trot Song.” The All Star Trio (George Hamilton Green, xylophone, F. Wheeler Wadsworth, tenor saxophone, and Victor Arden, piano) recorded a very clever version of the piece for Victor Records (#18699) in 1920. This transcription arrangement is based on the All Star Trio recording, with reference to the original sheet music.

Parkway

$27.00$31.00

Commissioned by the Escape X Percussion Duo, Locke’s programmatic duet for marimba and vibraphone takes the listener on an idyllic (and sometimes crazy) drive along one of New Jersey’s most famous highways.

Commissioned by the Escape X Percussion Duo, Locke’s programmatic duet for marimba and vibraphone takes the listener on an idyllic (and sometimes crazy) drive along one of New Jersey’s most famous highways.

Side 2 in 1

$29.00$33.00

This groove-based marimba duo is full of energy and is ideal for showcasing two advanced marimbists. Sammut’s sweet jazz harmonies and rhythmic drive make this a wonderful addition to the marimba duo repertoire.

This groove-based marimba duo is full of energy and is ideal for showcasing two advanced marimbists. Sammut’s sweet jazz harmonies and rhythmic drive make this a wonderful addition to the marimba duo repertoire.

Somewhere in Africa There’s a Whirlwind

$36.00$42.00

“Here is another excellent work by Gordon Stout that is primed for graduate recitals.”-Percussive NotesSomewhere in Africa There’s a Whirlwind is an exciting and virtuosic work. The “whirlwind” portion of the title refers to the fast passage work in the marimba one part. The “Africa” portion of the title refers to the rhythm of the marimba two part, which is in large part based on the African double bell pattern. This work requires mature performers who posses excellent technique and advanced ensemble skills.

“Here is another excellent work by Gordon Stout that is primed for graduate recitals.”-Percussive NotesSomewhere in Africa There’s a Whirlwind is an exciting and virtuosic work. The “whirlwind” portion of the title refers to the fast passage work in the marimba one part. The “Africa” portion of the title refers to the rhythm of the marimba two part, which is in large part based on the African double bell pattern. This work requires mature performers who posses excellent technique and advanced ensemble skills.