Psalm 46

Marimba music doesn't get much heavier than the second half of this set. Even the light and simple movements such as Soldier's March and Wild Rider have a certain Germanic seriousness.

An intense septet arranged for pitched and non-pitched percussion. The piece is in three sections that, as the title implies, jump extremes: soft to loud; rhythmic to ethereal.

This multi-movement piece was originally written for the composer's percussion teacher, John Beck, to celebrate his 65th birthday. It was at his birthday celebration that John played the solo

From the first NEXUS Ragtime album, Bill Cahn has established himself as not only a great arranger and performer of xylophone novelty music, but also as the world's foremost duck call virtuoso. His

The etudes in this book challenge the advancing timpanist's tuning skills. They also include several rhythmic, technical and, above all, musical challenges. College-level teachers will find this book

One of the most popular solo marimba works of all time has been reengraved in a clearer, easier to read and understand, composer-approved edition. Elements of African, Latin, gamelan and jazz fusion. Can be

A light and graceful Spanish tune has lingered on for more than 50 years and has more recently been used in jazz selections. This warm transcription retains the dignity of the original melody.

The revival of interest in the music of George Hamilton Green can be credited almost completely to the scholarly efforts and xylophone artistry of Bob Becker and the world-famous percussion group NEXUS.

The work commences with a slow Cantabile lontano melodic introductory theme in the piano punctuated by pointillistic interruptions. An Allegro follows displaying a dialogue between timpani and piano. This

Any or all of the etudes from this collection would be an excellent choice for a festival or competition. These are serious, difficult and interesting solos, presenting serious snare drummers with

This is the arrangement Bob Becker made for NEXUS which has caught the attention of audiences and percussionists around the world and created a whole new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument.