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This expressive piece is written for three marimbas, but the soprano and bass (I & III) may be played on the same marimba, thus requiring only two instruments.

As suggested by the title, this virtuosic solo for xylphone or marimba with piano accompaniment is a technical showpiece. Rhythmically, the solo line is primarily 16th notes, requiring a precise malle...

This short marimba solo gives students in the early part of the their education to work on four-mallet technique.

This theme and three variations on a Mexican styled melody is arranged for four mallets, and offers the intermediate soloist the a variety of time-signatures and complex meters, as well as cadenzas.

Alice Gomez' 'Etude in d Minor' will challenge the advancing marimbist with multiple compound meters and hemiola patterns.

This piece for solo marimba gives advancing students the opportunity to improve on four mallet technique and quick alterations of duple to triplet figures.

Composed in the summer of 1984, Yorkshire Ballad was premiered at the Kansas Bandmasters Association Convention by Claude T. Smith and the Kansan Intercollegiate Band. Since its publication, it has be...

This slow piece for four mallets explores harmonic progressions, and is a great option for practicing four mallet roll technique.

P.A.S. Composition Contest winner. This piece for five marimbas provides a wonderful opportunity to explore mixed and compound meters. An alternate 5th part is provided for those without a low G.

P.A.S. Composition Contest winner. This piece for five marimbas provides a wonderful opportunity to explore mixed and compound meters. An alternate 5th part is provided for those without a low G.

This collection of three independent pieces for marimba may be performed separately or in any combination that the performer prefers. Titles: 1. Celtic Rondo (two mallets, 2. Marimbula (two mallets),...