ABMIRAM
Dean Blair
A suite for solo marimba featuring rich contemporary harmonic content.
MS-10001 (VA)
Price: $6.00
AFRICAN FANTASY ON JOY TO THE WORLD
Jesse Ayers
This unaccompanied two mallet solo skillfully uses the well known Christmas hymn tune.
MS-10003 (TX, IN)
Price: $5.00
Mizsák Benjámin.Budapesti Ütőfesztivál, 2015.02.28. Lajtha AMI. Nívódíj.
AMAZING GRACE
arranged by James L. Moore
An easy arrangement of this well known hymn. Uses three mallets and is playable on marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone.
MS-10004
Price: $5.00
ANITRA’S DANCE from Peer Gynt Suite
Edward Grieg/arr. James L. Moore
A fine two mallet solo with piano accompaniment.
MS-10005 (NY, TX)
Price: $6.00
APPALACHIAN FIDDLE TUNE MEDLEY
arr. Murray Houllif
A tuneful medley arranged for unaccompanied four mallet marimba. Medley includes “Red Haired Boy”, “Flowers of Edinburgh”, & “St. Anne’s Reel”.
MS-10006 (NY, TX, FL, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $5.00
AVE MARIA
J. S. Bach/Gounod/arr. Mario Gaetano
Bach’s famous masterpiece in an effective four mallet marimba solo arrangement
with piano accompaniment.
MS-10007
Price: $5.00
CAPRICE for Xylophone and piano
Logan O. Moore
A real showpiece for Xylophone in the spirit of the violin Caprice. Logan has created a truely challenging and lovely original work. Great as an opening piece for a recital or a contest solo.
MS-10067
Price $12.00
CARNIVAL CRYSTAL – Mallet Solo - Grade 1-2
Jeffrey Parthun, Sr.
This is a mallet solo for preferably – Orchestra Bells! Or it can also be played effectively on other mallet instruments (marimba, xylophone, vibraphone). Basic concepts of mallet playing are well explained in the accompanying “mini lesson”.
MS-10008
Price: $5.00
CECI EST PRESQU’UN TANGO - Yves Carlin and Claudy Mahieu - Marimba solo piano accompaniment.
This is the first of we hope many pieces from Yves and Claudy. "Almost a Tango" 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 4 1/3 Octave. The piano accomaniment is charming and the marimba solo is one of the best two mallet solos we have scene in some time. The recording below is the 5 Octave version.
Percussive Arts Society Review:
The title of this two-minute, 20-sec-
ond solo translates to “This is Almost
a Tango,” which is a fitting description.
While this piece does not follow the strict
composition rules of this ballroom dance
style, it does communicate a tango-esque
character that is immediately familiar
and recognizable.
Included in this piece is an arrangement for either a 5-octave or a 4.3-octave instrument. Both versions contain the same amount of sixteenth-note runs, rolls, octave doublings, and syncopated figures, and is intended to be played with two mallets.
Even though some marimba/piano pieces can be played with just the marimba part, this solo does not make sense without the piano accompaniment, as it provides the bulk of the harmonic material. I could easily see this piece utilized as a weekly college assignment for two-mallet reading, or as a solo performance piece for a high-school private-lesson student.
—Joshua D. Smith
MS-10061 (TX)
$10.00
CHILDREN’S SONATINA for solo vibraphone
Jason DeCristofaro
Children’s Sonatina is a challenging yet playful work in the neo-Classical style for solo vibraphone. Following an energetic and spritely A theme the piece transitions into a three voice fugue. The ensuing development borrows from the A theme and the fugue before leading into the recapitulation and a short but spirited coda. The composer performs the Sonatina below.
MS-10068
Price $10.00
COMPASSION
Lorraine Goodrich Irvin
A sonorous four mallet solo, excellent for recital or church.
MS-10009 (NY, VA, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $4.00
CONCERTO IN A MINOR - Op. 3, No. 6 (Allegro-1st mov’t.)
Antonio Vivaldi/arr. James L. Moore
This arrangement for two mallet solo marimba or xylophone with piano accompaniment is well suited for recitals and contests.
MS-10010 (OH, NY, IN, WI, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $10.00
CONTEMPLATION
Murray Houllif
A moderately difficult unaccompanied vibraphone solo. Pedaling and mallet damping are well marked.
MS-10011 (WI, NY, MD, VA)
Price: $5.00
CSÁRDÁS
V. Monti/arr. James L. Moore
This favorite is now available in this fine arrangement for marimba or vibraphone with piano accompaniment. Click below to hear a performance by Samuel Brunclik with his accompanist Aimee Pashby from Birchwood WI.
MS-10012 (TX,IN, FL, VA, WI)
Price: $8.00
DAWNE
Sean Daniels
A four mallet unaccompanied marimba solo of only moderate difficulty, for 5 octave or opt. 4.3 octave instruments, effectively uses modern marimba techniques.
MS-10013
Price: $6.00
DOCTOR GRADUS AD PARNASSUM
C. Debussy/arr. Calvin Bolton
A charming piano work in a fine arrangement for unaccompanied four mallet marimba solo.
MS-10014 (VA)
Price: $5.00
EL RELICARIO Marimba or Xylophone Solo with Piano Accompaniment
Jose Padilla arr. Oliver Zinsmeister, ed. James L. Moore
One of the most famous of the Spanish “pasa doble” compositions, this is a sparkling arrangements for marimba or xylophone soloist and piano accompaniment. A sure fire winner for recital, contest, and study. The arranger Oliver Zinsmeister was for many years the xylophone soloist with the famous Sousa Band.
MS-10015
Price: $10.00
ESPAÑA CANI
Arr. Ken Krause
One of the best known Latin American tunes arranged for two mallet marimba solo with piano accompaniment.
MS-10016 (NY)
Price: $7.00
ESTUDIOS FOR MARIMBA, SIX
Murray Houllif
These outstanding original four mallet marimba solos, inspired by the great Spanish guitar works of the 19th and early 20th Centuries, have become an important part of the serious marimbists’ repertoire.
MS-10017 (NY, TX, IN, FL, VA, WI)
Price: $15.00
ETHOS
Jack D. Jenny
A challenging six mallet marimba solo.
MS-10018
Price: $4.00
FINLANDIA
J. Sibelius/James L. Moore
A fine easy four mallet arrangement for a developing marimba player.
MS-10019 (TX)
Price: $5.00
Four Reflections for Marimba
Nicholaus Meyers
Four Reflections for Marimba was composed with the idea that they could be played as a group or individually. All four pieces can be played on a 4.3 octave marimba and each piece is approximately two minutes in duration. Audio selection is Mvt. 1 - Echo of Time.
MS-10066
Price $10.00
FOUR SPANS ON LONDON BRIDGE - Marimba Solo (4 mallets) - GRADE 2-3
A clever and accessible set of four variations on the well known tune uses the basic elements of 4 mallet technique. This is an ideal solo for a player who is developing the possibilities of 4 mallet playing.
MS-10020
Price: $8.00
FRIDAY’S CASCARA - Mallet Solo (3 mallets)
Mark Shelton
Based on the 3:2 cascara rhythm, this solo employs three different mallets to bring a variety of timbres from the marimba. Both the bars and frame of the instrument are played as the cascara and forward son clave are "drummed" on the marimba. A crowd pleaser--both sonically and visually!
MS-10058
PRICE: $10.00
FROSTY DAY - Mallet Solo (2 mallets) - Grade 1-2
Jeffrey Parthun, Sr.
Inspired by one of the best surprises that a student can receive - This solo was written during a snowy day! Recommended to be played on bells, this solo which can also be played on marimba, xylophone, or vibraphone adds a few dynamics and double stops to a musically playful melody.
MS-10021
Price: $4.00
GRASSHOPPER - Marimba Solo
Michael Iorio
Charming solo for marimba. Challenging and enjoyable to perform,
this 4 mallet solo is a great addition to a concert or your recital.
MB-10059
Price $10.00
GREENSLEEVES (What Child Is This)
arr. Mario Gaetano
A beautiful setting of this English folksong/carol for four mallet marimba with piano accompaniment.
MS-10022 (FL)
Price: $8.00
i view our love as lavender
Kyle Skinner
A marimba solo that requires a 4.5 octave marimba. It’s an expressive, musical personification of love and should be played passionately. It tackles various different styles and has many contrasting ideas that all flow together neatly. Each style represents a different type of love in a relationship.
MS-10073
$15.00
INTRADA AND EPISODE
Clarence Barber
A slow expressive introductory movement is followed by a rhythmic closing movement.
MS-10023 (VA)
Price: $4.00
JOEY’S SONG
David Mancini
A melodious and rhythmic unaccompanied two mallet vibraphone solo.
Great High School contest piece or first recital piece for vibraphone.
MS-10024 (OH,NY, TX, WI)
Price: $6.00
LA CUMPARSITA
arr. James L. Moore
A Latin American favorite that can be played on marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone.
MS-10025 (FL)
Price: $5.00
LA SPAGNOLA
arr. Ruth Jeanne
This well known Latin American favorite arranged for easy two mallet (marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone) solo with piano accompaniment.
MS-10026 (NY)
Price: $5.00
LAUREN'S LULLABY - Marimba Solo (3 mallets) - Grade 2-3
Jeffrey Parthun, Sr.
This beautiful soothing 3 mallet solo (2 right, 1 left) is designed to introduce beginning or intermediate mallet players to multiple mallet playing. A piece that will add musical depth and enhanced technical control to any developing players performance.
MS-10027 (TX)
Price: $4.00
Tommy Weaver from Manassas, VA, A student of Dave Salisbury performing Lauren’s Lullaby
LAS CHIAPANECAS
arr. Ken Krause
One of the best known Latin American tunes arranged for two mallet marimba solo with piano accompaniment.
MS-10028
Price: $7.00
LE PETIT NEGRE
C. Debussy/arr. Linda L. Pimentel
One of Debussy’s most popular piano pieces skillfully transcribed for unaccompanied four mallet solo marimba.
MS-10029 (IN, FL)
Price: $5.00
LUCY'S WALTZ - Mallet Solo (2 mallets) - Grade 1-2
Jeffrey Parthun, Sr.
Beginning with a tuneful bass line and catchy melody, this piece cleverly combines both elements through easy double stops. Written for bells or any mallet instrument, added mallet clicks make the waltz come alive.
MS-10030
Price: $4.00
MARIE: A FOUR MALLET RAG
Geary Larrick
An original unaccompanied rag for marimba, vibraphone, or xylophone
in the style of the classic rags.
MS-10031 (IN, VA, WI)
Price: $5.00
A MEDLEY OF HYMNS
arr. Mario Gaetano
This medley for marimba and piano ( with optional vibraphone and orchestra bell parts), includes “Were You There?”, “Come Thy Fount of Every Blessing”, and “Amazing Grace”.
MS-10032
Price: $12.00
MEXICAN HAT DANCE
arr. Ken Krause
Know as Jarabe Tapatío in Mexico. This internationally recognized
Mexican song is arranged for two mallet marimba solo
with piano accompaniment.
MS-10033 (OH, WI)
Price: $7.00
MINATURE OVERTURE From Nutcracker
P. Tchikovsky/arr. Jason DeCristofaro
Overture from the Nutcracker arranged for solo vibraphone and piano.
Great for any recital or concert, not just Christmas time.
Medium to Medium Advanced difficulty.
MS-10070
Price: $10.00
MINUET IN G
L. Beethoven/arr. James L. Moore
Beethoven’s famous minuet in an unaccompanied two mallet arrangement.
MS-10034 (NY, TX, FL)
Price: $5.00
MINUTE WALTZ Op. 64, No. 1
F. Chopin/arr. James L. Moore
Mallet solo with piano accompaniment arrangement of this classic piece.
MS-10035 (NY, MD)
Price: $6.00
MORNING HYMN
C. Gluck/arr. James L. Moore
An easy two or three mallet arrangement, ideal for performance or study by
a player just starting multiple mallet playing. (Both versions included)
MS-10036
Price: $5.00
NORA'S NIGHTMARE - Mallet Solo - Grade 3-4
Jeffrey Parthun, Sr.
Players who are developing their 4 mallet playing skills will find this solo both rewarding and instructive. The accompanying “mini lesson” will also be helpful, as the various 4 mallet grips and stroke techniques are explained. This solo could well be used as a contest, audition, or encore selection. Video performance below by Grace Burgess, a student of Jeffrey Parthun.
MS-10037 (TX,IN)
Price: $5.00
O HOLY NIGHT - Vibraphone Solo
Adolphe Adam, arr. James L. Moore
A classic Christmas Carol for the intermediate player.
MS-10038
Price: $7.00
OCTAVE ETUDE
Lorraine Goodrich Irvin
A classic technique workout for the serious marimba player.
MS-10039 (TX,IN, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $8.00
PANIS ANGELICUS
C. Franck/arr. Mario Gaetano
This beautiful melody is arranged for four mallet marimba with piano
accompaniment.
MS-10040 (NY)
Price: $8.00
PENTAGONALS
Jack D. Jenny
A contemporary work for marimba that exploits many aspects of the number “five”.
MS-10041
Price: $5.00
PERPETUAL MOTION (THE RAIN)
C. Bohm/arr. James L. Moore
Mallet solo with piano accompaniment arrangement of this technical gem.
MS-10042 (FL, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $6.00
PIECES OF R
Michael Boo
A five movement suite, requiring only moderately advanced four mallet technique.
MS-10043 (IN, VA)
Price: $5.00
PRELUDE AND NOEL
Eugene Ulrich
Two contrasting movements for unaccompanied marimba solo.
MS-10044 (VA, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $5.00
Ragtime Solos - for Xylophone and piano
Ryan E. Garner
(Video of Gray Fox and Summer Shuffle w/marimba ensemble accompaniment are on this website under Mallet Ensemble listings under the name of the individual piece)
A collections of three original Rags: The Gray Fox, Summer Shuffle and Tappin’ Two Step. These pieces are arranged for xylophone and piano but could also be played on marimba. The Gray Fox is currently available from Permus Publications as a mallet ensemble (4 marimbas and solo xylophone - ME-10123 listed under Mallet ensembles. Summer Shuffle will be available in the same format later in 2018.
Percussive Arts Society Review:
Anyone starting a study of ragtime xy- ophone performance should check out hese fun, joyful pieces. These intermediate rags are accessible to performers with experience in the genre who are seeking new repertoire and who want to improve their skills before tackling advanced, im- provisatory ragtime playing.
“Summer Shuffle,” “The Gray Fox,” and “Tappin’ Two-Step” are all written for xylophone with piano accompaniment. Ryan Garner provides the scores and solo parts and offers alternative breaks for the xylophone soloist. “Summer Shuffle” and “The Gray Fox” are also available with mallet ensemble accompaniment from Per-Mus. Though not stated by the com- poser, it can be assumed that the pieces could also be played as xylophone solos.
This reviewer would have enjoyed more information about the composer’s influences, to guide the performer’s listening and to provide historic context for these wonderful new works. Props to Ryan Garner for contributing exciting new work to such an important historic genre of percussion music!
—Rebecca McDaniel
MS-10064
Price $20.00
Récit. - for solo vibraphone
Jean-Paul Lépine
A four mallet unaccompanied vibraphone solo from Belgian composer Jean-Paul Lépine. Challenging harmonies and tempo and dynamic markings create a true recitative where the performer can hone interpretive skills. Soon to become a classic for vibraphone.
MS-10065
Price $10.00
Prelude No.1 for solo marimba “Rivage"
Ryan E. Garner
Original work for solo marimba, four mallets. Great short concert piece. Would be a fine selection for contest or audition as well as concert or recital. Makes use of modern 4-mallet techniques. Medium difficult.
Percussive Arts Society Review:
This pleasant and accessible solo
blends equal parts of a structured Bach
sonata, a Debussy piano solo, the playfulness of Tchaikovsky’s “Album for
the Young,” and the alluring character
of a Spanish guitar solo. Lasting only
21⁄2 minutes, this four-mallet solo demands that the performer approach all
the stroke-types with sensitivity, as a
heavy-handed performance will destroy
the mood and character of this short
marimba lullaby.
While this work moves through multiple chord changes, Ryan E. Garner has successfully composed a piece that does not sound heavy or labored. Instead, the lilting quality of the melody dances around the harmony as both hands take turns playing the melodic material across the instrument. Additionally, the solo is written for both a 4.3-octave and 4.5-octave marimba, ensuring that a wide range of students can experience the piece. Completely appropriate for high school and college marimba study and performance, this work will surely satisfy both the performer and listener.
—Joshua D. Smith
MS-10060
Price: $10.00
ROMANTIC CONCERTO No. 2, Op. 22
Michael Gileadi
A concerto length work for solo marimba with piano accompaniment.
MS-10045
Price: $12.50
ROSA XANTHINA
Zachary M. Koors
New work for four-mallet marimba utilizing modern performance techniques. Rosa Xanthina is the scientific name for the species of flower also known as the yellow rose. Yellow roses symbolize friendship as well as confidence and beauty. Written for 5-octave instrument.
MS-10055
Price: $10.00
SCOTLAND
Murray Houllif
This three movement unaccompanied solo can be effectively performed on either marimba or vibraphone.
MS-10046
Price: $6.00
SONATA IN A MINOR (Allegro) K.36 L.245
Dominico Scarlatti arr. Mario Gaetano
This single movement unaccompanied solo for marimba includes great mallet markings and dynamic interpretation.
One of Scarlatti’s keyboard Sonatas. Great concert piece.
MS-10056
Price: $10.00
SONATA IN D MINOR (Largo) K.34 L.507
Dominico Scarlatti arr. Mario Gaetano
This single movement unaccompanied solo for marimba includes great mallet markings and dynamic interpretation.
One of Scarlatti’s keyboard Sonatas. A great introduction into Baroque performance on the marimba.
MS-10057
Price: $8.00
SPANISH DANCE NO. 1 (ALLEGRO BRIOSO)
M. Moszkowski/arr. James L. Moore
A fine arrangement for two mallet solo with piano accompaniment of this classic piece. On several high school contest lists.
MS-10047 (OH, NY, FL)
Price: $7.00
SPANISH DANCE NO. 5 (BOLERO)
M. Moszkowski/arr. James L. Moore
A fine arrangement for two mallet solo with piano accompaniment of this classic piece.
MS-10048 (NY, FL)
Price: $7.00
STILL, STILL, STILL - An Austrian Carol
arr. Jason DeCristofaro
Lovely arrangement for solo vibraphone of this traditional carol.
Medium to medium difficult
MS-10069
Price: $10.00
Still, Still, Still performmed by the composer.
SUITE MODERNE
Sharon Smith
Contemporary harmonies and only moderately difficult four mallet writing makes this a very rewarding work to play.
MS-10049 (IN, VA, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $10.00
TEQUILA SUNRISE
Cary Dachtyl
Tequila Sunrise is a fun to play marimba solo concert piece. Many students have used it for audition and competitions for scholarships over the years when it was only available in manuscript format. After some encouragement from colleagues, I have “finally” engraved and released this solo.
MS-10062 (TX)
Price: $10.00
THREE FAMOUS MELODIES
arr. Ruth Jeanne
Elementary three mallet unaccompanied solos playable on either marimba or vibraphone. Excellent material for players starting three mallet playing. Selections include “Goin’ Home” (Largo from New World Symphony) - Dvorak; “Londonderry Air” (Danny Boy) -English Folksong; and “ Moon Love” (Theme from Symphony No. 5) - Tschaikowsky.
MS-10050 (WI)
Price: $8.00
THREE SPIRITUALS
arr. Mario Gaetano
These beloved spirituals- “Deep River”, “Little David Play On Yo’ Harp”. & “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” are beautifully arranged for unaccompanied solo marimba. Includes versions for both 5 octave & 4.3 octave marimbas.
MS-10051
Price: $10.00
TWO ETUDES FOR MARIMBA
Lorraine Goodrich Irvin
The challenging “Octave Etude” and “Etude In Thirds” are excellent material for technical development and performance.
MS-10052 (NY, IN, NEFMA-New England)
Price: $5.00
TWO SCENES FOR MARIMBA
Shirley Hixson
Two sonorous pieces introducing 6 mallet technique, also optionally playable with indications for 3, 4, or 5 mallet performance.
MS-10053 (VA)
Price: $4.00
VANISHING WARRIOR - Marimba Solo (3 mallets) - Grade 2-3
Jeffrey Parthun, Sr.
This 3 mallet solo (2 left, 1 right) is designed to introduce beginning or intermediate mallet players to multiple mallet playing. The modal flavor and variety of styles, especially the "tribal" rhythmic feeling in the final section will capture any player's imagination.
MS-10054 (TX)
Price: $4.00
Vanishing Warrior performed by Josh Hale, student of Jeffrey Parthun
at Tecumseh Junior High in Lafayette, IN.
Voice in the Snow
Stephen Myers
Charming 4-mallet marimba solo. Voice in the Snow will fit on a 4 1/3 (low A) marimba. Utilizes many mallet techniques and very playable. A great addition to any recital.
MS-10072
$15.00
Waves… Beyond… Madness...
Three movement piece for vibraphone and piano. Very challenging and incredibly beautiful piece from Italian composer and percussionist Giacomo Riggi. Click below for a YouTube recording of the piece.
MS-10071
$20.00
YouTube Recording of Waves Beyond Madness
WHAT THE STARS HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN - Orchestra Bell Solo
Mark Shelton
Interesting and entertaining 4 mallet solo on orchestra bells. Multi meter
and impovisatory sections make this a challenging solo.
Also playable on vibraphone.
Percussive Arts Society Review:
Glockenspiel solos have become pop- ular in recent years, and the availability and portability of the instrument makes it easy to understand why. The celestial subject matter of “What the Stars Have Always Known” fits with the connotation of orchestra bells. The piece calls for four-mallet playing and can also be played on vibraphone.
The piece is highly thematic, but short enough that it doesn’t wear thin. The material is not overly song-like and is clearly written to play with the natural resonance of the metallic instrument. The repetition of the material leaves room for musical expression, and there is a short improvisation section, which further allows players to make the piece their own.
The sticking is intuitive, and the repetitive nature of the writing makes it learnable in a reasonable amount of time for an intermediate student. The piece doesn’t call for extended techniques, like dampening, but the tempo, musicality, and finesse required does demand comfortable facility with four mallets and the idiosyncrasies of orchestra bells. This would be a lovely addition to an advanced high school or undergraduate recital, and a refreshing divergence from the standard intermediate mallet fare.
—Marilyn K. Clark Silva
MS-10063
PRICE: $12.00
Mark Shelton’s performance of What the Stars Have Always Known.