Amazing Grace            
$15.95       

Traditional - Arr. Daniel Heslink       
This challenging arrangement for marimba (four-mallets), is comprised of a four-part chorale-style exposition of the famous early American melody, followed by four variations in contrasting styles.  The variations make use of performance practices of West African players of the gyil (ostinato) figures in one hand against polyrhythmic melodic fragments in the other), quartel and quintal harmonies, arpeggiated textures (reminiscent of Japanese Koto performance) as well as copious use of independent rolls (single-handed).  The five movements can be played as a "suite" or independently as the performance context requires.  This is an ideal piece for sacred contexts as well as the recital hall.  adv. high school/college.

Christmas Marimba     
$22.95  

Bruce Henzcel        Sound Samples:    1  2  3  4
The purpose of this edition is to provide the working percussionist with a collection of Christmas carols, all of which are concert worthy. Appropriate for a variety of settings, these pieces can be performed as solos, duets, or with any larger number of players. Great care was taken to maintain the integrity and character of each piece. Various techniques for two and four mallets are incorporated, as well as many different styles of music from around the world. The order of the pieces as it is, can work well for a concert program. The performer should feel free to improvise his/her own ideas when musically relevant. Some pieces were arranged for a four-and-a-half octave marimba, and will need to be transposed up an octave, or into another key to be used on a smaller marimba.  Reference CD included.  high school/college. 
See also: Insansa Christmas - CD

Five Hymns for Marimba
$15.00

Dan Heslink               
Unique solo adaptations for marimba - a combination of contemporary performance techniques (one-handed rolls, etc.) with traditional hymn tunes (Blessed Assurance, et al). Five movements can be played in sequence as one unified selection, or individual movements can be played as separate, shorter selections. Four mallets. adv. high school/college.

Gospel Reflections
$8.50

Stuart Sacks
This work is an appealing treatment of various hymn tunes woven together into one continuous showcase for the solo vibist's musicality and interpretive abilities!  Suitable for the recital hall or sacred settings.  adv. high school/college.

Transformation of Pachelbels "Canon"               
$8.50

Nanae Mimura        Sound Sample                            
A wonderfully accessible adaptation of this widely known piece - re-worked for solo marimba (four-mallets). This version would work equally well for sacred contexts, weddings or the recital hall!  adv. high school/college.  Duration approx: 5' 45".  [Recorded on CD - Marimba Spiritual/Nanae Mimura - SRCR 2565/SONY Records]

Edward Macan       
Tour de force for solo marimba in three movements! This work was inspired by the tripartite altarpieces of the medieval and renaissance periods. college.

What Shall I Cry?            
$17.95            

Daniel Davis        Sound Sample
Inspired by biblical passages from Isaiah and I Peter this challenging marimba solo was commissioned by the New Mexico Music Teachers Association. Premiered by Christopher Shultis, this work displays many interesting textures and allows ample opportunity for an advanced performer to show discerning musical finesse. [Four mallets - 4 1/3 octave marimba]. college/professional. 

"The musical vocabulary is contemporary and full of passion. Marimba players looking for advanced literature will find this work challenging and musically rewarding."  (Percussive Notes)

With Sunshine In His Face   
$12.95

Ben Wahlund        Sound Sample
This is a beautiful, melodic and accessible intermediate to advanced level solo that incorporates many contemporary marimba techniques. Inspired by the composer’s experience with the death of a loved one and the ensuing grieving process the work "is meant to capture death’s grief and the coping that accompanies it, while addressing very important marimba techniques. Conceptually the solo aims to bridge the gap between two poles in percussion literature - particularly advanced pieces with little accessibility, and elementary pieces that revolve around exercising certain techniques, with what seems to be little regard for the music involved. . . . I prefer to think of this more like a tone poem about the grieving process with a peaceful resolution." (Ben Wahlund) [Four mallets - 4 octave marimba]. adv. high school/college.