When writing Aquatic, Russell Wharton found inspiration in the same place as much of his work: the physical world. This time around, he explores oceanic life, which he describes as "friendly,
A light and graceful marimba solo meant to illustrate delicate accompaniments that surround and fade into simple melodies. Pulling inspiration from acoustic guitar and voice, the piece weaves melody and
A beautiful arrangement of an infamous traditional Irish melody.
In true jazz form, this advanced chamber ensemble piece for marimba and a supporting piano trio features improvisation in all parts. The piece is filled with energy, excitement, and fun, with a hint of
This advanced ensemble piece was inspired by the music of Spain as well as the works of famed minimalist composer Steve Reich.
The Fairview Hymns is an arrangement of two traditional English hymnal melodies for solo marimba. The two melodies differ in their character but cohere into one brilliant musical experience. The
Published posthumously in 1855, Frederic Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu has become a beloved test piece in the modern-day pianist's repertoire and remains one of his most popular compositions today.
Friction is a tour de force for marimba duo with audio accompaniment. Masterfully composed, the work consists of two movements that each explore the concept of friction in different ways that have
The Ghosts of Bonneville is yet another beautiful solo marimba work by composer, Benjamin Finley. It was inspired by the Great Salt Lake and surrounding basin in northern Utah. This area was once
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
Mixing equal parts gypsy jazz and traditional gypsy music, Jesse Monkman has summoned the ghost of famed French guitarist Django Reinhardt with Gypsy Tonic. This advanced marimba solo is full of
A stunning arrangement for solo vibraphone of a quintessentially Romantic piano piece.
Marimba Quartet No. 2 is a bright, energetic piece by Christopher Bradford. This work is full of rhythmic and harmonic twists and turns that weave an intricate but beautiful web for four players on
Reimagined for solo marimba, this iconic jazz standard aims to preserve the original qualities of the piece in a new medium for more to enjoy this classic tune. The arrangement expertly embodied the
Beautiful chaos is how composer Thomas R. Marceau and his wife often refer to their two oldest boys. In this advanced work for solo marimba, Marceau intricately weaves two lines into relationships at once
Oaxacan Fantasy is a lively and colorful work for marimba quartet inspired by the music of Oaxaca, Mexico. It utilizes simple harmonies, mostly based on the pentatonic scale, in order to capture
As one of the most famous songs of all time, Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz is a timeless treasure. In this arrangement for solo marimba, Robert Oetomo combines jazzy harmonies, quasi
This beautiful solo marimba arrangement of Yu-hsien Teng's song Pining for the Spring Breeze incorporates elements of jazz, extended and dissonant harmonies and improvisation, as well as elements
Poeme No. 1 is the first piece in Alexander Scriabin's Op. 32 Deux Poemes, written for piano in 1903. This arrangement for solo marimba brings the piece's intricate, overlapping melodies