These newly arranged quartets written at Grades 1.5 to 3 are designed to be used with any combination of four instruments - the possible combinations are endless! Play these quartets as traditional
There is an Aristotelian notion that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This is a concept known as emergence. In his quintet Amidst, John Ling has taken this concept to heart,
This exciting and lively marimba quartet requires tight rhythmic cohesion, a pinch of attitude, and a dash of drama. Written by Maureen "Mo" Longo for four players (2-mallets each) on two marimbas,
You can finally experience the magic of Bizet's masterpiece Carmen with a marimba quartet in this wonderful collection arranged by Ritsuko Nasu! Pure magic!
Changing Winds takes its influence from the turbulence of the fall of 2016. Each player in this quartet has an independent role, and their musical stories develop as the piece progresses. The
The second in a series of marimba quartets, Digital Dances No. 2 is heavily influenced by electronic dance music and video game music. The piece combines a constant driving pulse with unexpected
The inspiration behind Drops came from observing a rainstorm come and go one evening. As the storm started, the drops were falling sporadically, and every so often enough water would collect on a
The iconic ragtime piece by Scott Joplin is arranged here for mallet quartet by Edward Freytag.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik is a quintessential piece from the Classical period. It combines very stable harmonies with very clear resolutions, a strong sense of melody and
Written for beginning mallet ensembles, so that each student in the quartet can provide a specific function to the whole. The vibraphone carries the melody, marimba players outline the chords and supplies
A useful collection of pieces for both concert and church settings, weddings, and holidays. All pieces can be performed with just one low-E marimba, vibraphone, and bells. How Great Thou
Fluidity layers various syncopated and non-syncopated patterns together to produce an undulating effect that creates an interesting and meditative atmosphere.
Originally written for a Taiwanese bamboo marimba called the zhuqin accompanied by two cimbalom players - here, the zhuqin is replaced with a Western xylophone and is accompanied by marimbas instead of