A charming set of six intermediate level works. The musical style is unique in the marimba repertoire: Soviet influenced pictorialism with an Armenian flavored chromaticism. The languid melody of the first
This familiar work of Spanish composer Isaac Albeniz is best known to concert audiences in its guitar transcription. Rather than base his transcription on one of the many guitar editions, Stevens went back
Beads of Glass is a beautiful tapestry of tonal sounds for five-octave marimba. The work is about eight minutes long and provides the marimba player a chance to showcase the beautiful sounds
For marimba & drum set. First printing. One movement work. Dedicated to Woody Woodpecker, Marco Schirripa and Anthony DeBartolo. Spiral bound score, 23 p. and parts.
Caritas is a three-movement piece that employs a traditional harmonic language throughout. The first movement, titled Mystic, employs rapid double lateral and sequential sticking patterns
A blues for solo marimba. Berg got the idea for this piece from the novels of Stieg Trenter, a Swedish journalist and crime novelist. Short and clever, this piece is a perfect addition to any recital
For solo marimba. First printing. One movement work. Score, 6 p.
A fast and furious, almost comical rag by one of the greats - made famous by the Nexus Percussion Ensemble.
The theme of this work is based on the music of Astor Piazzolla, but the style is unmistakably Sammut. It requires a five-octave instrument.
This simple and beautiful work is based on a three-note descending bass line and right-hand arpeggiated triads. It can be performed as a three- or four-mallet piece.