Watch the Melting Glaciers

This intermediate level composition for marimba (with two mallets) and piano utilizes the rhythm derived from the polyrhythm four over three, which is also found in the text of the title itself. Written in seven sections, this is a programmatic composition, loosely constructed around the subject of global warming. Built on a major/minor tonality throughout, it has a sound that is both accessible and contemporary. The element of improvisation is employed in one section and improvisational suggestions are offered in the performance notes.

 

This piece comes as a professionally printed and bound score and includes individual parts in PDF format for printing or for tablet viewing.