Mallet Percussion Solos

This piece is written for marimba with piano accompaniment. The two mallet solo utilizes the entire range of the marimba and is scored for 5 Octave with an alternate part for smaller instruments. The

This collection draws hymns from traditional European melodies, American tunes and African-American spirituals; many have connections to significant historical events. These arrangements for two and four

Escape is an upbeat and fun medium-easy solo for young marimbist. The deceptively challenging techniques required for performance will test the player, and develop their ear as well as their sense

This tranquil, meditative marimba solo with optional percussion accompaniment is geared toward beginning to intermediate 4-mallet players. Inspired by trees swaying back and forth with the wind, the writing

Each solo in this Grade 3-4 collection has its own unique style and will advance the student as a mallet player. A terrific addition to your curriculum!

Andrew Smit wrote June Bug in anticipation of the birth of his daughter, with the title referring to a June birth date. He intends for the piece to "commemorate the start of her learning how to do

The Lord's Prayer is one of the most iconic sacred verses in the English language. It was famously set to music by Albert Hay Malotte in 1935 and has been performed by some of the most renowned

Here is one of Mitchell Peters' most popular pieces, made so by the fact that it works both as a performable solo and as a functional etude. The piece moves around the instrument utilizing several

This medium-easy 4-mallet marimba solo is a charming and endearing piece, perfectly suited for a young, developing marimbist. Written in 3/4 time and containing many dotted quarter-note rhythms, this piece

This collection for marimba incorporates two traditional dance suite styles, minuet and gigue, along with an invention, a tango, and a beautifully fluid chorale. The five works may be performed as a

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

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

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

Waves is the perfect solo for developing four-mallet technique. It flows through a comfortable progression of changes using a combination of broken and block chords. Intriguing from beginning

This collection of classics for the marimba includes many of the most popular works performed at weddings. Each piece has been arranged for both two- and four-mallet marimba techniques to accommodate mallet