Polaris by Mark Ford. Marimba Solo - Unaccompanied. For marimba solo (marimba). Level 5. Book. Composed 1996. Duration 9 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by Innovative Percussion (IP.S-MF-POL). "Mark Ford has distinguished himself as a scholar, as a performer and as the composer of popular percussion works such as Head Talk and Stubernic. In Polaris, Ford delivers another winning composition. Polaris is an unaccompanied one-movement composition requiring the use of a 4 1/2- octave (low-F) marimba. Mainly in 7/8 time, Polaris is in rondo form utilizing two ostinato patterns to help unify the work. The work opens with a brief chorale setting. The intervals between the notes of the chords used in this section become the foundation of much of the melodic material to come. Polaris proceeds into a fast, driving pattern-oriented tour de force for advanced four-mallet marimbists. Beginning subtly, the ostinato patterns are established, the melodic material presented and eventually developed. The work is primarily of a tonal nature, in minor modes, but does employ a recurring melodic motive of a perfect fourth to a minor second to another perfect fourth. This motive is also material for development. Adding interest as the work progresses, the melody shifts from one voice to another and reappears in thirds and sixths. Rhythmically, Polaris incorporates much constant 16th-note material with sections of syncopated motives. Approximately 9 1/2 minutes in length, Polaris possesses a substantial amount of interesting melodic, harmonic and rhythmic material. This composition not only will challenge the marimbist, but will satisfy performers and audiences alike. Rightfully so, I expect Polaris will find its way to a variety of percussion recitals." - Rich Holly Percussive Notes, April 1997.

Un Dia de Noviembre (for solo marimba). By Leo Brouwer (1939-). Arranged by Jason Baker. Marimba solo. For low E marimba (1 player). Concert Percussion Solos. Originally written for solo guitar, Un Dia de Noviembre is a marimba transcription of a very popular piece by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer. By way of natural chord voicings and intuitive playing patterns, Jason Baker has done a masterful job of capturing th. Medium. Score. 8 pages. Duration 5'00". Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCS-09). Originally written for solo guitar, Un Dia de Noviembre is a marimba transcription of a very popular piece by Cuban composer Leo Brouwer. It's performed with four mallets on a 4.5 (low E) octave marimba. This piece has a lyrical and simplistic beauty which will require a mature sense of musical phrasing from the performer. The accompaniment alternates between the right and left hands throughout and occasionally requires one-handed rolls from each hand at different points. By way of natural chord voicings and intuitive playing patterns, Jason Baker has done a masterful job of capturing the heart of the original work through the marimba's expressive range.

The King of Pop Medley (Bad / Smooth Criminal / The Way You Make Me Feel (For Percussion Sextet with Optional Bass Guitar)). By Michael Jackson. Arranged by Jeff Moore. For Orchestra Bells, Xylophone, Marimbas 1 and 2, Vibraphone, Bass Guitar, and Drumset. Percussion - Ensemble. Alfred's Pop Percussion Ensemble Series. Pop. 28 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.34009). Snap your fingers to this rockin' Michael Jackson tribute for percussion ensemble from Alfred’s Pop Percussion Ensemble Series. Featuring the hit songs Bad, Smooth Criminal, and The Way You Make Me Feel, this arrangement can be used for a six-part percussion ensemble, with optional bass guitar for extra support. Includes parts for Orchestra Bells, Xylophone, Marimbas 1 and 2, Vibraphone, Bass Guitar, and Drumset.

Tango Suite - Movt. I by Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992). Arranged by Kevin Super. For marimbas. Tango. Intermediate-advanced. Duet. Published by HoneyRock Publishing (HR.HRKD008). This is an excellent transcription of Argentine composer Piazzolla's widely performed work - originally scored for two guitars. Requires a high level of four-mallet technique. Two marimbas, one with bongos.

Scherzo Brilliante by Unknown Russian Composer. Arranged by Harold Jones. Keyboard Solo with Piano. For marimba or xylophone solo with piano accompaniment (marimba or xylophone and piano). Level 4. Score and set of parts. Composed 1995. Published by Innovative Percussion (IP.S-HJ-SCH). Scored for xylophone or marimba and piano accompaniment, this 142-measure, two-mallet solo was composed by an unknown Russian musician. This moderately difficult, tonal composition is challenging in that the performer's presentation is very transparent in its rapid, 6/8, scalar passages. There is a brief modulation to D major from the opening and closing G major sections, making this three-part, single-movement work very appropriate for the undergraduate recital presentation. Reminiscent of some of the older Musser keyboard/ piano solos, the piano accompaniment is very complementary to the solo keyboard presentation. - Jim Lambert Percussive Notes, October 1997.

(Performance Score). By Keiko Abe. Percussion. 24 pages. Schott Music #SJ052. Published by Schott Music

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Swedish Folk Song by Cort McClaren. Percussion Ensemble. For Marimba Quartet (marimba 1 (4-octave), marimba 2 (4-octave), marimba 3 (4-octave), marimba 4 (4.5-octave)). Medium easy. Score and parts. Duration 2:30. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.01100). The slow and melodious nature of this arrangement really show off the expressive qualities of the instruments. Perfect for any level of mallet ensemble.

wood still says nothing by Atsuhiko Gondai. For marimba. This edition: SJ 1155. Drums/Percussion. Grade 4. Composed 2000/2004. 16 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Published by Schott Music (SD.49015693). ISBN 9790650012041. Atuhiko Gondai hat sich gerade mit seiner im katholischen Glauben verhafteten, rituellen Musik eigene musikalische Raume geschaffen. Die Komposition "wood still says nothing" ist nach einer Gedichtzeile des koreanisch-christlichen Autors Kim Chi-ha benannt.

Liquid Moon by Daniel McCarthy. For Concert Band (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2/3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1/2, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2/3, Trombone 1/2, Euphonium, (Baritone T.C.), Tuba, Timpani, Marimba/Vibraphone,). Band Music. Grade 3. Score only. Duration 8:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.13321). This wonderfully inventive work takes the listener on a journey through many moods and textures, evoking vivid dream-like images.

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By Keiko Abe. For Marimba. Sheet Music. Published by Zimmermann

Valse Excentrique by Yo Goto. Percussion Ensemble. For Marimba (4-mallet) (marimba (5-octave)). Medium difficult. Duration 6:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.17300). Opposite musical characteristics such as soft and loud, comfort and angular, static and active, hesitant and steadfast are contrastingly employed in this piece.Valse Excentrique is composed as a part of series of pieces written by three composers for Hiromi Kamiya. The composers were required to describe Hiromi's portrait by music. Goto writes: It is difficult to describe a person by just one word. In fact, Hiromi is very serious but sometimes so joyful, prudent but bold, and works extremely hard but enjoys music and life. I focused on the multiplicities of her personality. As a result, opposite musical characteristics such as soft and loud, comfort and angular, static and active, hesitant and steadfast are contrastingly employed in this piece.

Pour Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Arranged by Daniel Sauvage. Percussion duet. For vibraphone, marimba. Level 2. Published by Alfonce Production (AF.A67-006-P). Duo for vibraphone and 4 & 1/3 octave marimba.

The Whole Toy Laid Down by Dave Hollinden. Percussion Ensemble. For Percussion Quartet (Percussion 1 (vibraphone, triangle, splash cymbal, ride cymbal, piccolo snare drum), Percussion 2 (marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel, chimes, hi-hat, snare drum), Percussion 3 (8 tom-toms, field drum, 2 crotales, tambourine, bongos, low log drum, 2 pitched). Medium difficult. Score only. Duration 12:45. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.01981). Very challenging quartet which showcases the versatility of percussion instruments. Like most of Hollinden's works, Whole Toy travels through many metric modulations and styles.

Little Pickle Book (Pockelbuchlein). By PDQ Bach (1935-). Edited by Professor Peter Schickele. Chamber ensemble. For Organ, Dill Piccolo, Bass Drum with Attached Cymbals, Triangle, Chinese Gong, Castanet, Tambourine, Fire Gong, Xylophone, Automobile Horn, Bird Whistle, Marimba, Orchestra Bells, Chimes, Train Whistle. Set of parts. Standard notation. Composed APRIL 24 1987. S 6. 19 pages. Duration 6 minutes. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.413411440). With Standard notation.

Instances III. (7 pieces). By Jean-Claude Schlaepfer. For marimba alone. Contemporary. 5. Composed 1994. Duration 7'45. Published by Editions BIM (ET.PERC1).

Sakura by Frederic Macarez. Percussion septet (or more). For wood chimes, 4 temple blocks, Rin, studded cymbals, congas, Chinese drum, marimba, 2 Chinese cymbals, glockenspiel, antique cymbals, floor tom, bass drum, water gong, 4 timpani, 2 xylophones, tam tam, gong. Level 1. Published by Alfonce Production (AF.A1-006-P). duree : 6'20'.

By Steve Reich (1936-). For 2 pianos or 2 marimbas. Full score (study). Standard notation. Published by Universal Edition

Escale Mexicaine by Yannick Guillot. Percussion trio. For vibraphones 2 marimbas. Level 2. Published by Alfonce Production (AF.A17-006-P). This solo for vibraphone (played on 2 sticks) and accompanied by 2 marimbas is filled with the colors of South America.

stealing a momenta!! by Mark Ford. Marimba Solo. For marimba solo (marimba (5 octave)). Level 5. Book. Published by Innovative Percussion (IP.S-MF-STE). Composer's Notes: Stealing a Moment' was premiered at the Katowice Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland on February 22, 2010. Originally titled 'Stealing a Moment of Forgetfulness', the music contrasts a roaming hesitant theme with a simple melody. The roaming theme represents the routine of our daily lives and the simple melody represents everything beautiful. The simple melody is presented at first as a fragment which grows with each entrance. The roaming theme is gradually altered with each exposure to the simple melody. These themes combine at the end to create a flowing section representing the power of beauty and love in our daily lives. Bringing everything together, this final statement builds to a modulation that rises to a new key as the music spins away into silence. "This advanced 5.0-octave marimba solo has all the makings of a Hollywood cinema story: thought-provoking subject matter, contrasting characters, and patient thematic development. This musical narrative begins with a soft, flittering sixteenth-note idea that leads to a section of simple, yet effective counterpoint. The introductory material sets the stage for the presentation of two independent thematic ideas that are musically woven together to represent, in the composer's words, a contrast of "the routine of our daily lives" and "everything beautiful." While "stealing a moment-" does not call for the rhythmic endurance required by some of Ford's other compositions, this piece presents its own challenges in the form of harmonicallyshifting ostinato ideas in the left hand, and repeated double lateral strokes (in fourths, sixths, and octaves) in the right hand. As the musical narrative progresses, the two thematic ideas continue to interact with each other, influencing the other, and ultimately converge for a musical climax that represents, as stated in the program notes, "the power of beauty and love in our daily lives." Lasting over eight minutes, this composition is well suited for advanced players looking to perform a piece that showcases the musical beauty and sincerity that is achievable on the marimba." - Joshua D. Smith Percussive Notes, March 2011.

Ki La Li by Mayumi Hiromitsu. For Marimba. Standard notation. Published by Gerard Billaudot Editeur (PR.544004880). With Standard notation.

Nagoya Marimbas. (for Two Marimbas - Score and Parts). By Steve Reich (1936-). Percussion. Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. 14 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051260119. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48002554). ISBN 1423484991. 9x12 inches.

A 10-minute work for marimba quartet in two contrasting movements. Recorded by Brett Dietz with members of the Hamiruge ensemble, Louisiana State University. New product for the week of Sept 10th, 2012.