Sigh Duó for marimba and vibraphone was written in 2014. It’s one of the first pieces that I composed, and it has a very important meaning for me. I finished […]
My Friend Sriji is an exciting South Indian musical adventure for percussion sextet. Adapted from a two-mallet marimba etude written by Mark Ford, My Friend Sriji is a six-minute power-house of rhythm, color and melody. With Poovalur Sriji's assistance, Robert Chapman takes this music to new heights with advanced rhythmic
From the creator of Vespertine Formations and Mourning Dove Sonnet, Christopher Deane's unique compositional voice in The Titanic Days brings mystery and musical depth to this incredible work. True to form, Deane's Rhapsody for Snare Drum and Percussion Ensemble delivers a unique snare drum feature accompanied by dark and forbidding textures in the
Kiwi Fruit was written as an idea after I had a vivid dream; I traveled an entire lifetime in what seemed an endless journey, only to wake up and realize it was just temporary. The reoccurring melodies depict travel; the beginning and end describe growing up, reflecting on being young
Nostalgia was written in response to the social, political and financial chaos my country Puerto Rico has been experiencing in recent years. In essence, Nostalgia is a musical portrait of my feelings toward this situation. More importantly it represents my optimistic and unwavering faith that soon the people of my
The Reason is an inspiring marimba solo dedicated to individuals who have met difficulties with determination and courage. This work is perfect for high school or college-level players. Written by […]
Le Batteur is an exploration of some of the most recognizable beats, patterns, fills, and solos that have appeared in the Rush catalog over the past 40 years. Some figures are taken as direct quotes, others are more freely employed against other figures, either through layering, augmentation, or other methods.
Torch is a piece that serves as an exploration of harmony, timbre, and texture within the constraints of a minimalistic approach to the solo marimba. From the closeness of the tone cluster, to the loneliness of the single pitch, to the openness of the perfect fifth and octave, common-tone relationships
Displacements is an a beautiful collection of three movements for solo vibraphone; Solitude, Lull, and Sunyata. This sensitive composition reaches for the inner core of experience and explores the eloquence of humanity and the space around it. This music, the challenge and the results are touching and remarkable. Displacements
Musicon Publications is proud to offer Memories, a beautiful marimba solo written by marimba virtuoso Naoko Takada. Her compositional inspiration reflects how the same event can trigger different memories in different people. This lovely melancholy work is designed for the intermediate/advanced marimbist, and the haunting melody and harmony will touch
