Marimba

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.

Sonata in A Minor (Bach/arr. Leigh Howard Stevens)

$11.00$13.00

This is the sonata that contains the famous G minor fugue, popularized by many concert guitarists. Complete with Stevens’ stickings and suggested ornamentation in a beautiful 20 page edition.

This is the sonata that contains the famous G minor fugue, popularized by many concert guitarists. Complete with Stevens’ stickings and suggested ornamentation in a beautiful 20 page edition.

Sonata in B Minor (Bach/arr. Leigh Howard Stevens)

$11.00$13.00

Transposing this four movement work to the rich lower register of the marimba creates a significant difference in the overall sound and enhances the ease of playing legato.

Transposing this four movement work to the rich lower register of the marimba creates a significant difference in the overall sound and enhances the ease of playing legato.

Sonata in D Minor (J.S. Bach/arr. Nathaniel Bartlett)

$12.00

Adapted to marimba from a keyboard transcription of J.S. Bach’s Sonata in A Minor BWV 1003 for violin, Bartlett’s minor adjustments make this an easily accessible addition to the repertoire. A 5.0 octave instrument is required.

Adapted to marimba from a keyboard transcription of J.S. Bach’s Sonata in A Minor BWV 1003 for violin, Bartlett’s minor adjustments make this an easily accessible addition to the repertoire. A 5.0 octave instrument is required.

Sonate Pathetique (Beethoven/arr. Cherissa Legende-Vitter)

$10.00

A beautiful transcription of the ever popular second movement of Beethoven’s piano sonata. Complete with varied roll notation and stickings, Legendre’s work makes this piece easily accessible to the accomplished four-mallet marimbist. A 5.0 octave instrument and versatile technique are required.

A beautiful transcription of the ever popular second movement of Beethoven’s piano sonata. Complete with varied roll notation and stickings, Legendre’s work makes this piece easily accessible to the accomplished four-mallet marimbist. A 5.0 octave instrument and versatile technique are required.

Swanee (Gershwin/arr. Becker/Kimura)

$21.00$24.00

“Others will have difficulty matching the quality of this keyboard duo arrangement of a George Gershwin hit. Bob Becker’s xylophone interpretation maintains the integrity of the original melody, yet masterfully includes material that will allow the performer to demonstrate glimpses of virtuosity.”-Percussive Notes

“Others will have difficulty matching the quality of this keyboard duo arrangement of a George Gershwin hit. Bob Becker’s xylophone interpretation maintains the integrity of the original melody, yet masterfully includes material that will allow the performer to demonstrate glimpses of virtuosity.”-Percussive Notes

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