Inspired by two dance forms, ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer.
Inspired by two dance forms, ‘Two Dances’ require subtlety and technical control of the snare drummer.
The thirty-five exercises in this book are designed to help the percussionist develop a stronger
understanding of odd meters and time signatures. They start with simple rhythms and meters,which gradually become more difficult by adding complex rhythms, accents, dynamics,ornaments, rolls and shifting time signatures.
The thirty-five exercises in this book are designed to help the percussionist develop a stronger
understanding of odd meters and time signatures. They start with simple rhythms and meters,which gradually become more difficult by adding complex rhythms, accents, dynamics,ornaments, rolls and shifting time signatures.
Dedicated to Paul Smadbeck. A perfect piece for those players wishing to show-off their single-alternating endurance and phrasing abilities. Can be performed on a 4.6 octave marimba.
Dedicated to Paul Smadbeck. A perfect piece for those players wishing to show-off their single-alternating endurance and phrasing abilities. Can be performed on a 4.6 octave marimba.
Rhythmically sophisticated and harmonically interesting, Rhythmic Jambalaya, one of Bobo’s earlier works, demands a variety of different techniques, including some extended reaches in the left-hand.
Rhythmically sophisticated and harmonically interesting, Rhythmic Jambalaya, one of Bobo’s earlier works, demands a variety of different techniques, including some extended reaches in the left-hand.
The most virtuosic of Bobo’s published compositions to date; “Night Sketches” is in two movements, “Dreams,” and “Crickets.” This is a substantial piece; worthy of the time and attention the advanced marimbist will need to play it with the subtlety it deserves.
Mvt. 1 – Dreams
Mvt. 2 – Crickets
| Difficulty | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Solo |
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
All Four Rotations, now available in one collection!
All Four Rotations, now available in one collection!
Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.
Inspired by Tyson’s rafting adventure with John Parks on the Boise River. This piece depicts the beauty, excitement, and occasional feeling of losing control that they experienced in the raft that day.
(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.
This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.
This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
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.
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.
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.
