From the pen of Roger Winslow (204 Progressive Sightreading Tunes), these original duets begin simply and progress to an advanced level. Great for encouraging ensemble playing as well as building
The idea for AfterBurn simply came from the title and the myriad of ways a fire can burn. What results is a perpetual motion tour-de-force work for both players that takes listeners on a
This is a transcription of the complete first movement of one of Mozart's best known piano solo works. Both parts are in treble clef and can be performed on marimbas or vibraphones.
Franz Shubert's Sonata in A Major D. 959 "II. Andantino," originally written for solo piano, is an expressively diverse piece requiring virtuosic playing. Adam Bruce's arrangement for two mallet players,
The instrumentation for Apex represents an amalgam of different percussive sounds including glass bottles, pieces of wood, bell tree, toms, triangle, bongos, kick drum, and snare drum. As the title
An apotheosis is the highest or best part of something. This Apotheosis celebrates the senior recital of the composer's son and was written expressly for that purpose. Composed for two identical
Robert Schumann composed his Arabeske during a time of forced separation from his soon-to-be wife, Clara, in 1839. It contains sweet melodies of love and longing for Clara as well as melodies of
Written in memory of the composer's grandmother, this piece follows a carefully crafted musical journey through memories of a loved one. A great choice for two emerging percussionists, this marimba duo uses
Caprice à la Boléro combines a driving rhythmic undercurrent with lyrical melodicism, and as a marimba duet allows the performers to have a turn at each. Despite the division of labor, the
There’s no denying that Debussy’s lush, lyrical and well-known piece for solo piano is a rich source of unique harmonies, unconventional scales, and other staples of Impressionism. Arranged by
Featuring 11 short selections by Hummel, Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Byrd, Handel, Kabalevsky, Khatchaturian, Shostakovich, and Prokofieff, this marvelous set of duets for advancing players has been a
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing is an 18th-century Christian hymn based upon the American folk tune NETTLETON. In Matthew Weyer's arrangement for vibraphone and marimba duo, he brings beautiful
Contemplations at the Fountain explores a palette of different emotions: thoughtfulness, doubt, and hope.
3rd place winner - PAS Italy Composition Contest - 2008! Lively duet in a jazz/rock style, great interaction between parts - for 4 1/3 octave marimba. College/Professional level.
Scored for two drum sets, Drum-e Piece No. 2 certainly stands out from other multi-percussion duets! Split rhythmic lines between the players, street beats, and improvised solos are all
Written by Andrea Venet after a gauche encounter at a post office in Conway, Arkansas, Faded Lines is an energetic duet for field drum and piccolo snare drum, with both players sharing a mounted