Known as the first solo for the instrument to require two mallets in one hand, Pitsfield's Sonata for Xylophone has earned its place among the staples of keyboard percussion repertoire. Its four
Here's a colorful three-section work for solo vibraphone and orchestra inspired by Walt Whitman's poem of the same name. Equally lyrical and virtuosic, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase the
Storm is an exciting and beautiful marimba duet that takes the listener through the journey of what it’s like to experience a storm in the 3 phases of Approach, Storm, and
The title of this marimba trio is derived from the last name of a couple that attended college with the composer. The piece itself is inspired by the many stories the couple shared with the
Contemporary harmonies and only moderately difficult four-mallet writing makes this a very rewarding work to play.
This duet for vibraphone and marimba has a listenable accessibility while still being challenging from a technical standpoint. It calls upon the performers to have good versatility with four mallet control
Begun as an exercise in improvisation, these marimba pieces grew into three through-composed works, each with a wide range of techniques and characteristics which highlight the unique versatility of the
The revival of interest in the music of George Hamilton Green can be credited almost completely to the scholarly efforts and xylophone artistry of Bob Becker and the world-famous percussion group NEXUS.
Vertigo is a piece is in six sections, delineated by tempo and texture. Vertigo is defined as a disordered state in which the individual or his environs seem to whirl dizzily. The