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SOLO & ENSEMBLE WORKS

ARISE & GO - Pearl malletSTATION Solo with Electronic Accompaniment  *BEST SELLER*
A musical reflection of the journey of Apollo 11 from the earth to the moon. This rhythmic yet space-like piece is a four-mallet solo with electronic accompaniment that offers a very appealing aural experience for both the performer and listener. Requires a Pearl malletSTATION or malletKAT (adv. high school/college) Click to purchase
ERUPTION OF SAKURAJIMA- Marimba Solo *BEST SELLER*
Inspired by impressions of Sakurajima (the eminent volcano in Japan), this is a four-mallet marimba solo that offers both, challenges for the performer, and a very appealing aural experience for the listener. Requires a 4 1/3 octave marimba and the technical ability for independent mallet movement.  (adv. high school/college) Click to purchase
DEU ME ALEGRIA- Marimba & Vibraphone Solo 
Scored for marimba and vibraphone (one player), this work was inspired by a visit to Brazil, and in particular the rhythmic configuration known as Baião. Requires four mallets, 4 1/3 octave marimba.  (adv. high school/college) Click to purchase                
RIPPLES IN THE WATER- Vibraphone Solo
This piece opens with a flowing introductory section, emphasizing arpeggiated figures (mallet permutations 1234234) , then gives way to a very tuneful ballad.  Ripples in the Water provides a good technical workout, is fun to play and is enjoyable to hear. (adv. high school/college) Click to purchase    
FALLEN PEACE- Marimba & String Quartet *BEST SELLER*
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An audience friendly work with an accessible marimba solo that would be a great way to feature a performer with intermediate to advanced level performance abilities. This piece would make a unique contribution to any recital program. (adv. high school/college) 
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THE SILENCE OF SIRENS- Marimba & Cello Duet
Based on memories of and reactions to the disaster of 09/11/2001 at the World Trade Center in New York City, this piece offers a unique pairing of marimba and cello. Scored for a 4.5 octave marimba. (adv. high school/college) Click to purchase
AIRBORNE JOURNEYS- Percussion Trio              
This is a three movement piece that depicts the events that took place with Army Airborne Units in both the European and Pacific theatre during World War II, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is a high energy piece and exciting to play. (adv. high school/college) 
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