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Delicate and ethereal, Moonrise is a piece written for seven percussionists on pitched instruments. While each individual part is moderate in difficulty, the piece is meant to be played without a conductor; each member of the ensemble must have a very strong sense of musicality in order to play together in this often rubato work.Moonrise is written in two movements with no pause in between, and would make a lovely counterpoint to heavier, more aggressive works on any percussion ensemble concert.
"O'Carolan Suite No.2" is a fun marimba trio arranged by Paul Henle and features Irish folk songs.
Joe Beam uses layering effects and a fast-paced minimalist attitude to create a marimba quartet that constantly shifts from one intriguing sonic moment to another, written in true arch form - the title 'Palindrome' is quite literal. This piece would work well on any recital or chamber concert for moderately advanced players - and you won't have to cut things to keep the audience from zoning out!
"Charleston Capers" by renowned xylophone player George Hamilton Green was revived due to this arrangement by world-famous percussion group Nexus. This arrangement, and others like it, caught the fascination of countless audiences and percussionists and brought about a new interest in xylophone as a solo instrument. This arrangement is for one solo xylophone and four accompanying marimba players (can be played with only two marimbas). This arrangement has written out improvisations that can be performed as written or as the basis for an improvisation written by the performer.
"Chromatic Fox Trot" by renowned xylophone player George Hamilton Green was part of the revival that brought about a new fascination with the xylophone as a solo instrument. This revival of sorts was brought by the group Nexus, who this arrangement by Bob Becker was done for, and is written for 5 performers: 1 solo xylophone, and 4 marimbas (can be played on only 2 marimbas). This arrangement has written out improvisations but also allows for the soloist to create their own improvisations.
"Dotty Dimples" written by George Hamilton Green was originally a solo for xylophone, but now thanks to percussion group Nexus, this piece is now arranged for a mallet ensemble. This arrangement is written for a solo xylophone and four accompanying marimbas.The key to this piece is freedom and spontaneity!
"Dill Pickles", originally by renowned xylophone soloist George Hamilton Green, is now arranged by Bob Becker for a 5 person ensemble. This arrangement (and others like it), initially written for world-famous percussion group Nexus, helped bring about a new interest in solo xylophone. This arrangement for 5 performers: 1 solo xylophone and 4 marimbas is great for audiences and performers alike. This arrangement has xylophone improvisations written at and also allows for the soloist to write their own improvisations to perform.
"Fluffy Ruffles", first written by George Hamilton Green, has been arranged into a multi performer mallet ensemble. This arrangement has been written for 5 performers; one solo xylophone and four accompanying marimbas (all four parts are playable on only two marimbas).The key to performing this piece is allowing for freedom and spontaneity.
"Log Cabin Blues" was written by George Hamilton Green for a solo xylophone and accompanying piano in 1924. It has now been arranged by Bob Becker for a mallet ensemble (initially arranged for the percussion group Nexus). This blues-y arrangement is for one solo xylophone and four accompanying marimbas and is fun for audiences as well as performers.
Originally written as a xylophone solo with a piano accompaniment, "Rainbow Ripples" by George Hamilton Green has been arranged by Bob Becker as a mallet ensemble. This arrangement is for one solo xylophone and four accompanying marimbas. This is one of many Green pieces that has been arranged by Becker and like the others, this one is very pleasing and fun for audiences and performers alike.
"Spanish Waltz" by George Hamilton Green and arranged by Bob Beck is a 5 person mallet ensemble, with one solo xylophone part and four accompanying marimba parts. This is an arrangement of the xylophone solo (with piano accompaniment) written by George Hamilton Green and published in 1936. This arrangement was written to be performed by the percussion group Nexus.
"Triplets" is originally a xylophone solo by George Hamilton Green but this arrangement by Bob Becker is written for a solo xylophone and four accompanying marimbas. The xylophone solo part has "improvisations" that can be played as written or the performer can use what is written as a basis for their own improvisations.
Kai Stensgaard popular Spanish Dance arranged as a marimba trio.
Ensemble Sheet Music Las Gallanitas MEDIUM-ADVANCED 6 Players Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas (one 4 & 1/2 octave , low F)
Ensemble Sheet Music Rag-Goulash MEDIUM-ADVANCED 6 Players Instrumentation: Xylophone, Vibraphone, (3) Marimbas (one of which is a low-A) Marimba parts 1 & 4 share an instrument
Ensemble Sheet Music The Easy Winners MEDIUM 4 Players Instrumentation: Xylophone, (2) Marimbas
"The Whirlwind" is a classic rag written by Joe Green and arranged by William Schinstine. This arrangement is four one xylophone and 3 accompanying marimbas.
Ensemble Adagietto Composed by Gustav MahlerArranged by Jeffrey D. Grubbs
Instrumentation: 1 vibraphone, 2 marimbas (low A) Note: each marimba is shared by two players. Alternately, four marimbas can be used.
The fourth movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 5 is commonly known as the Adagietto and is arguably his most famous single piece of music. Herbert von Karajan once said that when you hear Mahler's Fifth, "you forget time has passed." In its original form, Adagietto is played by a full string orchestra.
In this arrangement, the keyboard percussion instruments aim to imitate this lush tapestry through ongoing tremolo with soft mallets and communicate Mahler's romanticism through sensitive restraint. This piece would make for a satisfying addition to concert programs that wish to demonstrate the lyrical capabilities of percussion.
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes all individual parts available for printing on the included CD-Rom.
Ensemble Entrance of the Queen of Sheba Composed by G.F. Handel Arranged by Brian Slawson
After opera's decline of popularity in England during the 1730's, Handel switched to writing oratorios. These were lengthy choral works without operatic staging or scenery, his most famous of these being Messiah. Another such work, Solomon, brings us the Entrance of the Queen of Sheba.
Written for mallet ensemble and two flutes, Entrance of the Queen of Sheba allows the musicians to demonstrate how well Baroque music adapts to percussion instruments. In an age where contemporary music sometimes dominates percussion concerts, this will provide a nice contrast that not only highlights the beauty of Handel's music, but welcomes the addition of woodwinds into the mix.
This arrangement of Entrance of the Queen of Sheba has been heard worldwide on the popular CD "Bach on Wood," which helped garner Brian Slawson a Grammy nomination for "Best New Classical Artist."
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes a CD-Rom containing an audio recording and all individual parts available for printing.
Ensemble Winter Composed by A. Vivaldi Arranged by Brian Slawson
Antonio Vivaldi is well-known as the Baroque composer of one of the most famous string pieces in history, The Four Seasons. Written in his distinctive style, Winter features melodies often broken into small phrases with forceful, syncopated rhythms, making it a perfect subject for percussion adaptation.
This arrangement for Winter has been heard worldwide on the popular album, Bach on Wood which helped garner Brian Slawson a Grammy nomination for "Best New Classical Artist."
Ensemble Concerto in A Minor Composed by BachArranged by Brian Slawson
Harpsichord concerti were written throughout the Baroque era, particularly by J.S. Bach. However, this "Allegro" from Bach's Concerto for 4 Harpsichords & Strings (BWV 1065) is based on Vivaldi's Concerto for 4 Violins in B minor (RV 580). For one composer to "borrow" material from another during Bach's time was considered a flattering gesture.
Mallet instruments have much in common with the attack and decay properties of harpsichords, making arrangements such as this a natural choice. Slawson's orchestrations bring this piece to life, and it will make an excellent addition to the repertoire of any percussion ensemble wishing to highlight a Baroque selection for mallet instruments.
This arrangement of Concerto in A Minor has been heard worldwide on the popular CD "Bach on Wood," which helped garner Brian Slawson a Grammy nomination for "Best New Classical Artist.
Ensemble Sheet Music Olvera St. LA. Grade 4 MEDIUM ADVANCED 5 Players Instrumentation: Bells, vibraphone, chimes, xylophone, marimba (3) {marimba players can share 1&4, 2, 3} Texas UIL Percussion Ensemble
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Ensemble Sheet Music Three Concert Pieces for Eight Hands on Two Marimbas Grade 4 MEDIUM ADVANCED 5 Players Instrumentation: Marimba (2), string bass
Three Movements: Dorian Dilemma Valse Scherzo Alla Hemiola
Ensemble Sheet Music Fiesta Grade 3 MEDIUM 3 Players Instrumentation: Xylophone, marimba Texas UIL Percussion Ensemble
Ensemble Sheet Music Ballet Grade 3 MEDIUM 5 Players Instrumentation: Bells, vibraphone (1-2) {substitutions notated}, marimba (2-3) {substitutions notated}
Ensemble Sheet Music Arabesque No. 1 6 Performers Grade 3 MEDIUMInstrumentation: Bells, Vibraphone(2), Marimba(2)
Ensemble Sheet Solace (A Mexican Serenade) Grade 4 MEDIUM ADVANCED 7 Players Instrumentation: Marimba(6), String Bass(optional)
Ensemble Sheet Music Symphony No.8 (Mvmt.1) Grade 3 MEDIUM 9 Players Instrumentation: Bells, vibraphone, chimes, xylophone, marimba (3) Texas UIL Percussion Ensemble
Ensemble Sheet Music The Children's Corner: Golliwog's Cakewalk Grade 4 MEDIUM ADVANCED 5 Players Instrumentation: Xylophone, marimba (4)This title is on the Florida state Percussion Solo and Ensemble list
Ensemble Sheet Music Clair de Lune Grade 4 MEDIUM ADVANCED 5 Players Instrumentation: Marimba (5) Texas UIL Percussion Ensemble
