Mallet Percussion Solos

A varied collection of eight solos for the developing four-mallet marimbist. Each of the engaging solos has its own programmatic spin, which makes it even more fun for performers and audiences alike. It

Initially written for the double bass by the beloved Italian opera composer Gioachino Rossini, this arrangement of Teardrop for solo vibraphone captures the wistful romance of Rossini's original.

Three Intermezzi for Vibraphone and Piano is meant to be treated as a collection of duets, rather than accompanied vibraphone solos. The piano plays an equally important role. Each intermezzo

Begun as an exercise in improvisation, these marimba pieces grew into three through-composed works, each with a wide range of techniques and characteristics which highlight the unique versatility of the

In this steel band version, a number of the most famous holiday melodies are arranged in a soca style. Joy to the World; Deck the Halls; Ode to Joy and the Hallelujah

A brilliant and challenging arrangement of one of Chopin's most beautiful etudes. One of the composer's favorites. Make it one of yours!

A pair of fun two-mallet solos for the developing marimbist. Each solo pairs simpler technical challenges with more advanced elements. Moonlight Shadow approaches the musicality and grand staff

The pastoral sounds of this charming marimba solo were inspired by the rich farmlands and rustic architecture of Door County, Wisconsin. The piece features a song-like main melody which is embellished and

Old-school charm combined with multicultural flavors - the original melody resembles that of traditional Hungarian folk music while the contrasting middle section exhibits qualities more typical of Spanish

The Two-Mallet Traveler invites players and their audiences to savor scenes, sights, and sounds from around the world. Written for two mallets and ranging from 3 to 4 1/3 octaves in range, these

Under a Hazy Moon is based on the image of light shining off of the moon on a cloudy night. The texture is constantly turning as the clouds move and the light shifts. The work begins with two

Unlove is based on the text of Pablo Neruda's poem If You Forget Me. While the music follows the emotions depicted through the text, the lines "everything carries me to you" and "If

As the title suggests, Veranda depicts an uplifting and peaceful reflection on an open-air porch. The piece resembles a rondo song form with four distinct themes. The performer should do their best

This piece was written as a love letter from the perspective of a young girl from Brazil who expresses her longing for a boy named Charlie, singing "Vou come voce," which in English means "I will go with

This light, airy and uplifting solo for vibraphone, Waltz for A Windy Day, was meant to reflect a sunny, breezy day in South Carolina. The piece begins with running sixteenth-note arpeggios

This intermediate level composition for marimba (with two mallets) and piano utilizes the rhythm derived from the polyrhythm four over three, which is also found in the text of the title itself. Written in

Watcher of the Skies by is a medium-easy 4-mallet marimba solo, suitable for a young, developing marimbist. The piece is comprised of rudimentary techniques, giving the player a perfect opportunity

This piece is an attempt to amplify Mother Nature's eternal melody through a deluge of rhythms and pitches. Throughout the piece, a constant stream of running sixteenth notes juxtaposed with undulating

Winterludes is a heartwarming collection of Christmas music, arranged for solo marimba by Brian Blume. The seven arrangements included are thoughtfully adapted for the experienced marimbist, and

The Yuletide Marimbist, Book 2 was created to continue filling the void in Christmas literature for four-mallet solo marimba. Like the first book, these arrangements span a wide range of styles and

Ziu was composed for Japanese percussionist Masayuki Nino. The word means "blessed rain" in Japanese and can also be translated as "the rain that comes after the drought." It is written

Josh Gottry's set of seven original solos for developing four-mallet marimba technique entitled For Four (Pepper catalog number 10055111) was created to address a demand for quality introductory