Auroras is a five-movement work for solo glockenspiel and electronics representing some of the breathtaking colors seen in these rare phenomena.
Familiar Spanish themes are the backbone of this entertaining work by Pasqual Marquina set for marimba by Earl Hatch. Accessible to the intermediate percussionist. Terrific for a first
Instantly recognizable classical melody arranged here for marimba. Great for Halloween or any other performance that calls for the macabre!
This medium level arrangement for vibraphone comes from one of Satie's most treasured works for piano. The arrangement adheres to the original work rather closely, although the key has been changed
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.
Lost Cause Kids is a piece written for solo 4.3 marimba. Written as a commission for the studio of Colby Snider, the piece is inspired by the patients of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in
This must-have solo collection features 50 classic masterpieces for mallet keyboard percussion from the Classical and Baroque periods! Skillfully transcribed and arranged for the xylophone, these
Melody in Repose is a short, medium-level piece for solo marimba. Michael Charles Smith opens the piece with a hushed, motoric figure in 7/8 that establishes the foundation for the rest of the
A contest solo for xylophone or marimba with piano accompaniment.
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.
An outstanding collection of solos on themes from the classical repertoire! These nineteen solos provide a great introduction into three and four-mallet playing for younger players, and also work well
Here is a beautiful piece for four-mallet unaccompanied marimba. The introduction reflects the title with sparse single notes and double stops in the upper register. After that, the piece lets
Classical work originally for piano set here for unaccompanied solo marimba.
Includes 27 original unaccompanied works for marimba, from quite easy through intermediate levels. Utilizes a variety of keys, meters, styles, and also includes some three and four-mallet solos.
Here is a collection of six heartfelt four-mallet etudes for the beginning to intermediate marimbist. Each solo works marvelously as both a learning tool and a performance piece. The short lengths and
With all the spice, snap, and passion that makes us love marimba solos inspired by the music of Mexico, Suite Mexicana entertains and impresses! It is in three short movements all requiring four
In Summer Gardens, Isaac Pyatt creates a warm, pleasant study piece for intermediate marimba performers. Subtitled Etude No. 1 for Solo Marimba, the piece makes equal utilization of the
Tequila Sunrise is a fun to play marimba solo concert piece. Many students have used it for audition and competitions for scholarships over the years when it was only available in manuscript