This collection is for the four mallet marimbist who is in the beginning or advanced-beginning phases of technical and musical development. More advanced players may also find these enjoyable to play.
– Thom Hasenpflug
This collection is for the four mallet marimbist who is in the beginning or advanced-beginning phases of technical and musical development. More advanced players may also find these enjoyable to play.
– Thom Hasenpflug
76 measures of non-stop fun. This short duo for vibraphone and marimba is a perfect way to feature two students on a percussion ensemble concert. The marimba part can be played on a 4.6 octave instrument.
76 measures of non-stop fun. This short duo for vibraphone and marimba is a perfect way to feature two students on a percussion ensemble concert. The marimba part can be played on a 4.6 octave instrument.
Four-Mallet Progressive Literature is designed to be a companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba. The music selected for this text represents guitar and keyboard literature of major composers from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Four-Mallet Progressive Literature is designed to be a companion to Four-Mallet Method for Marimba. The music selected for this text represents guitar and keyboard literature of major composers from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Abe’s first marimba solo; a classic in solo marimba repertoire
Abe’s first marimba solo; a classic in solo marimba repertoire
Scored in A minor, the familiar “Greensleeves” takes the performer through two verses of the short, 47-measure composition. This arrangement would be appropriate for the intermediate-level keyboard percussionist.- Percussive Notes
Scored in A minor, the familiar “Greensleeves” takes the performer through two verses of the short, 47-measure composition. This arrangement would be appropriate for the intermediate-level keyboard percussionist.- Percussive Notes
A gripping, emotional piece for solo marimba that will captivate everyone who listens.
A gripping, emotional piece for solo marimba that will captivate everyone who listens.
A variety of textures, including four-mallet chorales, single line melody, and even minimalism are present in this work for four mallets. The mature player will be able to musically connect the contrasting sections, to form an exciting recital piece. A 4.3 marimba is required.
A variety of textures, including four-mallet chorales, single line melody, and even minimalism are present in this work for four mallets. The mature player will be able to musically connect the contrasting sections, to form an exciting recital piece. A 4.3 marimba is required.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
A second-place winner in the 1999 PAS composition contest for keyboard duet. Looking at “r” is a terrifically fun and accessible marimba duo. Once you hear it you will want to play it! Medium difficulty but sounds hard.
A second-place winner in the 1999 PAS composition contest for keyboard duet. Looking at “r” is a terrifically fun and accessible marimba duo. Once you hear it you will want to play it! Medium difficulty but sounds hard.
Simple and short (142 measures), yet beautifully written. 5.0 octave marimba required.
Simple and short (142 measures), yet beautifully written. 5.0 octave marimba required.
“The variety of materials in each section make this a worthy composition, which is well within the level of an advanced high school or young undergraduate student.”-Percussive NotesThe composer’s taste for consonance and dissonance is evidenced by his playful bantering between pentatonic, chromatic, minor and major. Agogic and dynamic accents enhance colorful pops of dissonance that permeate the otherwise tonal realm and contribute to the intensity and forward movement. This piece ends where it began, with a finishing touch.
“The variety of materials in each section make this a worthy composition, which is well within the level of an advanced high school or young undergraduate student.”-Percussive NotesThe composer’s taste for consonance and dissonance is evidenced by his playful bantering between pentatonic, chromatic, minor and major. Agogic and dynamic accents enhance colorful pops of dissonance that permeate the otherwise tonal realm and contribute to the intensity and forward movement. This piece ends where it began, with a finishing touch.
The Marimba Etudes are designed for the intermediate marimbist to work on several aspects of technique which are necessary to develop before proceeding to more advanced work.
The Marimba Etudes are designed for the intermediate marimbist to work on several aspects of technique which are necessary to develop before proceeding to more advanced work.
The contrasting four movements of this suite are unified by the use of a formal device in which a short amount of material is repeated four times.
The contrasting four movements of this suite are unified by the use of a formal device in which a short amount of material is repeated four times.
A fast-paced, tropically-influenced piece by Don Skoog, composer of the award-winning piece Water and Fire. Arranged for Marimba, Bass, and Drums.
A fast-paced, tropically-influenced piece by Don Skoog, composer of the award-winning piece Water and Fire. Arranged for Marimba, Bass, and Drums.
This solo piece is an exploration of the marimba’s unique sound. Can be played on a 4.3 marimba, but there is an optional ending requiring a 5.0.
This solo piece is an exploration of the marimba’s unique sound. Can be played on a 4.3 marimba, but there is an optional ending requiring a 5.0.
The classic song from “The Sound Of Music” given a unique arrangement only fit for the Escape X Percussion Duo.
The classic song from “The Sound Of Music” given a unique arrangement only fit for the Escape X Percussion Duo.
