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Alexander's
Waltz
$8.50
Mark Andreas Giesecke
A challenging
jazz waltz which can be performed on either vibraphone or marimba.
Four-mallets throughout. adv. high school/college.
Asturias-Leyenda, Preludio
$8.50
Isaac Albeniz - Adapted by B. Michael
Williams
Originally scored for piano,
this prelude garnered worldwide popularity when Andrés Segovia
transcribed and performed the work on guitar in the 1920s. Leyenda
has since become known by some as the “quintessential Spanish guitar
piece.” The vibraphone, due to its capability to sustain chords, execute
independent melodic lines and arpeggios, and effect harmonics, is
particularly suitable for realizing a guitar-influenced version of
Albeniz’ original prelude for piano. Audience friendly yet challenging
for the performer! adv. high school/college.
Compendium For
Vibraphone:
110 Progressive, Multi-Stylistic Performance
Studies For 2, 3, & 4 Mallets
$24.95
David Kovins
Sound samples: 1
2
A substantial collection of
etudes that covers a wide range of musical styles, (addressing various
difficulty levels, tempi, keys, and performance challenges) for the
contemporary vibist! This volume can be effectively utilized in a number
of ways: as a method for the progressive development of mallet skills,
as supplemental reading material, or as a source of performance pieces
for auditions or contest scenarios. Beginners to advanced players will
find much worthwhile study and performance material in this one!
[Includes demo CD of selected etudes]
Mark Goodenberger
Sound sample
Scored for
soprano
and
vibraphone.
The text for Come Away draws from the Song of Solomon, in
the Hebrew Scripture. The original prose is the serenade of a young man
inviting his beloved to follow him for a time of romance. In Come
Away, the words evolve into a ballad of unrequited love. Nice change
of pace for recitals! Requires 4 mallets. adv. high
school/college.
Concerto For Vibraphone & Band
Thomas Briggs
A great feature for vibraphone soloist with band! More description & Sound sample
Deu me Alegria
$10.00
Jessica Muñiz Sound sample
Scored for marimba and vibraphone (one player), this work was inspired by a visit to Northeastern Brazil, and in particular the rhythmic configuration known as Baião, prevalent in the region. Requires four mallets, 4 1/3 octave marimba. adv. high school/college.
$8.00 [Direct Download Version - 7 pp.]
Duo Concertante: for Vibraphone, Marimba & Double Woodwind Quintet
Full Score & Mallet Parts:
$27.95
Thomas Briggs
Written to
feature two mallet soloists - one playing vibraphone and one playing
marimba - the work displays colorful melodic lines with lots of
interaction between the wind instruments and the mallet instruments. The
instrumentation allows the mallet instruments to shine - this is a great
selection for a duo performance! [Duration ca. 8’21” ] adv. high
school/college. [Wind Parts by Rental, please inquire.] [Version
for Band is also available, please inquire]
Astor Piazzolla - Arr. Luigi Morleo
Sound samples:
1
2
3
4
5
Adapted from
the songs of Astor Piazzolla, Morleo has arranged the titles in this
collection to be readily accessible to the intermediate or advanced
vibraphonist. From a technical standpoint, the titles in this collection
require four mallets and also employ contemporary techniques such as
mallet dampening and "dead strokes." From a listener's standpoint, the
rich melodies and harmonic materials of these "tangos" should be readily
received! adv. high school/college.
Alan Chan
Sound sample
Second place winner
in the 2004 PAS composition contest!
A great exploration of the prolific sound qualities of the vibraphone,
this work was inspired by the images of large ice "Floes" and the
reflections of these giant ice statues on the surrounding waters.
"Floes" reflects this imagery with rich harmonic language and
timbre. This challenging piece requires four mallets as well as a
bow, and makes use of many contemporary performance techniques.
Duration: ca. 7'. adv. high school/college.
Four Concert Pieces for Vibraphone
$17.95
Saverio Tasca
Challenging collection of solos for vibraphone,
combining contemporary performance techniques with rich harmonic and
melodic content. These solos would make a great choice for both study
and recital performances!Sound samples:
A Mexican France,
Canto Alpino,
Incenso &
Pollicino.
Four Seasons: for Piano & Vibraphone
$31.95 w/CD
Jens Schliecker & Nils Rohwer Score and Sound Samples
Four Seasons - a set of challenging concert pieces which can be played as individual movements or as a unified "suite.".
The compositions are equally suited for ambitious students of all ages up to the conservatory level, and professional musicians. The musical spectrum of the pieces extends from the meditative mood of "Winter Song" to the pulsating rhythms of "Summer." Performers and audiences will appreciate this expressive music. The play-along CD presents the pieces as they would be performed on both instruments, as well as offering practice-tracks with the "other" instrument.
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.
". . . offers ample opportunity for expression and sufficient
technical material to impress the listener."
(Percussive Notes)
Martin Weir
Challenging, contemporary work in
three movements. Utilizes four-mallets, and techniques such as:
half pedal, and mallet dampening, among others. adv. high
school/college.
". . . this work . . . has an appealing
quality that audiences will enjoy. Students will benefit from
working on this piece in the areas of rhythmic accuracy, dynamic control
and phrasing." (Percussive
Notes)
KODA for Solo Vibraphone
$15.95
Jan Freicher
First place winner in the 2008 PAS Italy composition contest!
Written with a pop flavor utilizing elements of polyphonic texture, with rich harmonic voicings and Latin-American influenced rhythms, KODA would make a great addition to any recital performance. With memorable melody and harmony, as well as symmetric, comprehensible form, this challenging solo is sure to please audiences as well as performers. college/professional.
Quantity:
$15.00
Chappell Kingsland
Sound sample
First place winner
in the 2004 PAS composition contest!
This piece opens with
several different musical ideas presented in quick succession, which are
then explored, combined and transformed. In fact, these ideas take a
tangled journey through juxtapositions of chromaticism and diatonicism,
density and sparseness, thick harmonies and quick melodies, and widely
varying moods - requiring great virtuosity and creative interpretation
from the performer! Duration: ca. 8-9'. college/professional.
Saverio Tasca
Sound sample
Third
place winner in the 2004 PAS
composition contest!
Starting with a slow and
relaxed introduction that makes use of bowed notes as well as a melody
played with mallets, the piece quickly moves into a very rhythmic
groove. For the intermediate/advanced performer this will be an
accessible piece that would be very audience friendly! Duration: ca.
7'15". adv. high school/college.
Mehdi Mengjiqi
Suitable for advanced
recitals. Four mallets, contemporary techniques such as mouth
vibrato over the bars, glissandos. . . . college.
Chris Hanning
Sound sample
Challenging and unique
vibraphone solo with
tape. Solo and tape accompaniment patterns are active both
melodically and rhythmically - Latin/fusion-like rhythms predominate in
the accompaniment.
Some sections can be read as written or improvised
- requires four mallets & bow.
CD included w/score. adv. high school/college.
Per i profughi di guerra 7
$11.50
Luigi
Morleo
Explores
contemporary vibraphone techniques; mallet dampening, dead strokes, and
interlocking melodic lines in an appealing and challenging work suitable
for advanced recitals. Requires four mallets. adv. high
school/college.
Ripples in the Water
$10.00
Jessica Muñiz Sound sample
This piece opens with a flowing introductory section, emphasizing arpeggiated figures (mallet permutations 1234234) , then gives way to a very tuneful ballad. Ripples in the Water provides a good technical workout, is fun to play and is enjoyable to hear! adv. high school/college.
$8.00 [Direct Download Version - 7 pp.]
Suite for Lute in G minor/J. S. Bach [BWV 996]
$19.95
Arr. Steven Machamer
Sound sample
A very appealing and
meticulous arrangement for the accomplished vibist! This suite
(originally in E minor) consists of six movements, each of very
different character with unique opportunities and challenges for the
performer (four-mallets). Appropriate for recitals, sacred
settings, weddings, etc. Nice! adv. high school/college. Includes
reference CD.
Martin Weir
A light
four-mallet lullaby for vibraphone utilizing mallet slide and touch
dampening. String bass part optional. adv. high
school/college.
Martin Weir
Challenging
four-mallet vibraphone solo. Great for development of subtle
dampening techniques. adv. high school/college.
"Written
in a gorgeous ballad style . . . Thinking of Jacque is a welcome
addition to four-mallet, solo vibraphone literature . . . a quality work
. . ." (Percussive
Notes)
Three Sonorous Pictures
$15.00
Luigi Morleo
A three movement suite inspired
by the artwork of Frida Kahlo, Max Ernst and Tamara De
Lempicka. This title makes use of contemporary techniques such as
mallet dampening and dead strokes, etc., to weave some very interesting
musical textures. A challenging collection that would make a unique
addition to any recital. adv. high school/college.
Joseph Church
Challenging
ten minute work for solo vibraphone in two movements. The first
movement is an exploration of the technical and sonoric possibilities of
the instrument; the second is a tonally centric, jazz influenced aria
which involves some challenging four-mallet polyphony.
college/professional.
". . . a wonderful addition to advanced
four-mallet vibraphone repertoire." (Percussive
Notes)
White Rain
$15.00
Jim Verderame Sound Samples: Mov't I Mov't II Mov't III
Scored for solo vibraphone this is a challenging work in three movements. It requires four mallets, and offers the performer myriad opportunities for self-expression and musical nuance. A great choice for an advanced level recital program. college/professional.
