John 8

This piece will have you packing for the islands with its catchy tune and creative scoring.  It calls for lead/tenor pans, double seconds, bass pans or bass guitar, guitar or cello, Drum Set, and

Advanced marimba solo with a catchy ostinato and an infectious calypso groove.

Named for a town in Tobago, this piece hits the senses with a smooth groove and relaxing island sonorities. It calls for lead/tenor pans, double seconds, guitar or cello, bass pans or bass guitar,

Here is a smokin' arrangement of this tune made popular in the 1989 film Lambada. It calls for lead/tenor pans, double seconds, guitar or cello, bass pans or bass guitar, drum set, congas, claves, and

Three short pieces composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and masterfully arranged by David Steinquest make up this terrific collection for early mallet ensemble. Perform them separately or as a set!

An upbeat and comical ragtime piece arranged for six- to eight-piece percussion ensemble complete with siren whistle and a washboard.

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

Here is an exciting, percussively intense piece for your advanced steel band! The shifting grooves and atmospheric changes keep the players and listeners riveted to every note. It calls for

As the title implies, The Gem Bay is a djembe feature for large mallet ensemble with rhythm section and optional steel band. There are even parts for a horn section to send the island party

Scored for chimes. bells, 2 vibraphones, and 3 marimbas

With a straight, smooth feel, this piece by Tony Hartman puts the listener in the cool zone. It calls for lead pan, double tenors, double seconds, cellos, bass pans, drum set, congas, timbales with two

A collection of 10 intermediate four mallet solos for the marimba. Lesson plans precede each solo and MP3 downloads of all 10 solos are included with the book.

This beautiful vibraphone solo has rightfully found its way onto several state and festival lists.  The writing suits the instrument perfectly, creating a relaxing atmosphere while showing off the

Sustained arpeggiated chords under a soothing melody make this solo for unaccompanied vibraphone float through the performance hall from beginning to end. A relaxing addition to your recital and

Here is a rhythmically driven work for advanced mallet quintet. The piece is primarily in 5/8 with the focus on the eighth note, but shifts frequently to other meters. Accents and ostinato

Hit the audience between the eyes with this fun piece for your intermediate level players. The dark undertones and relentless groove in clave move the piece with drive and intensity. It calls

This Jamaican folk song tells of a mother going to Linstead Market to sell ackee fruit. The tune dates back to 1907, and the market still stands today. Here is a wonderful arrangement of the

Here is an entertaining collection of eight mallet pieces written for the easy to intermediate ensemble. Players 1 to 5 include all of the mallet parts while player 6 plays timpani and battery.

This collection of "marimba miniatures" comprises a range of moods, tempos and rhythmic challenges, making it both a versatile pedagogical tool for teachers, as well as an engaging challenge for novice

Covering the Musser/Stevens grip and including strokes, exercises, etudes and solos, Marimba for Four is a fantastic kick-starter for those interested in the four-mallet world!