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This piece is an edited version of music originally composed to accompany modern choreography.
The eight etudes from Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Includes original program and performance notes, with translations in German, French, and Japanese.
The eight etudes from Becker’s snare drum text Rudimental Arithmetic are now available in its own collection. Includes original program and performance notes, with translations in German, French, and Japanese.
Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.
Written in 1982, the seven-player ensemble consists of 4 marimbas (one doubling rattle), double bell, high African drum (may substitute bongo) and low African drum (may substitute conga). Based on Ghanaian melodies.
A setting of a Conrad Aiken poem for soprano, vibraphone, cello, and piano.
A setting of a Conrad Aiken poem for soprano, vibraphone, cello, and piano.
(1993) 5 players – glockenspiel/crotales, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), vibraphone, marimba, piano. All parts are moderately difficult. 9 minutes.
(1993) 5 players – glockenspiel/crotales, songbells (may substitute second vibraphone), vibraphone, marimba, piano. All parts are moderately difficult. 9 minutes.
(1998) Soprano solo and 4 players – marimba, vibraphone, 3va glockenspiel/crotales and piano. All parts are challenging. Soprano requires high B-flat. 10 minutes.
(1998) Soprano solo and 4 players – marimba, vibraphone, 3va glockenspiel/crotales and piano. All parts are challenging. Soprano requires high B-flat. 10 minutes.
(1994) Soprano solo and three players – marimba, vibraphone, and piano. Instrumental parts are moderately difficult. Soprano part is challenging and requires a high B-flat. 9 minutes
(1994) Soprano solo and three players – marimba, vibraphone, and piano. Instrumental parts are moderately difficult. Soprano part is challenging and requires a high B-flat. 9 minutes
(for Five Percussion Players) Five players – glockenspiel/bass drum, marimba, vibraphone, songbells (second vibraphone may be substituted), prepared tom-tom/crotales. Soloistic tom-tom part is rudimental throughout; vibraphone part is difficult at times. The piece is an edited version of music originally composed to accompany modern choreography. Approximately 14 minutes.
View a performance of this piece by Bob Becker and the Amadinda Percussion Group.
| Difficulty | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | 3-5 Players |
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
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.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
An excellent collection of keyboard, timpani, snare drum and multi-perc solos suitable for college auditions.
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
(for two Marimbas) Described by the composer as “fun, happy, crazy, and exciting all at the same time.” This piece offers a great opportunity for collaboration between two advanced players who enjoy working together.
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.
All Four Rotations, now available in one collection!
All Four Rotations, now available in one collection!
The most detailed text ever written on the subject of four mallet playing. 15 chapters covering grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
The most detailed text ever written on the subject of four mallet playing. 15 chapters covering grip, strokes, shifts, tone production, interval changes, efficient movement around the instrument.
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
