A single motif guides the melodic and polyrhythmic development of a dreamlike musical journey. In this mallet quintet written by Mo Longo, Adrift a Luminous Sky unveils five independent parts which unite to
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
Berceuse, arranged by David Steinquest, is an elegant lyrical work for mallet ensemble. Most of the notes are rolled legato, making it a useful training tool for young players as well as
A colorful, exciting opener or closer for five players on one five-octave marimba. It is also available for three players on one four-octave marimba under the title Celebration III.
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
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 Kabalevsky classic featuring two xylophone players on the same instrument. The scoring is done purposely so the players are constantly in each other's way. The program notes instruct the musicians to
Francisco Perez wrote Ephemera following a two-year hiatus from composing any original percussion music. Inspired by the grit of his students at Lamar University over the eventful 2020-21 school
Fluidity layers various syncopated and non-syncopated patterns together to produce an undulating effect that creates an interesting and meditative atmosphere.
Chris Retschulte takes advantage of the timbral spectrum of mallet percussion to create an effective setting of Beethoven’s wildly famous Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, better known as Fur
In the mid-1920s, legendary American composer George Gershwin wrote a collection of musical preludes. Characteristic of the "Roaring Twenties," these beloved works draw from a diverse set of influences,
Here is a collection of five authentic ragtime solos set for xylophone. All five solos can be played with piano accompaniment, four-part marimba ensemble, or both! All accompanying parts are
Written in 1814 and for piano and soprano, Schubert’s Gretchen am Spinnrade, or Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel, is one of the most famous examples of Romantic-period German Lied. Its
While created primarily out of improvisation, In the Fog explores the use of mathematically deduced rhythmic patterns as well as the use of intervallic symmetry within a tonal context. This