Suite for Marimba (Bazelon)

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Year: 1980
Duration: c. 8:33
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Novello
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00 | Score Only - $0.00

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Instrumentation

marimba(low A)

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Program Notes

commission: William Moersch; premiere: 21 May 1984, Merkin Concert Hall, New York, William Moersch, soloist (The work is based on material from two earlier Bazelon scores: Partnership (1980) and Imprints (1978))

This is a very difficult four mallet solo which requires a marimba with a low F. The solo, which is in four movements, takes 10 minutes according to the performance guidelines. Suite for Marimba is dedicated to marimba artist, William Moersch, who commissioned the work. Each movement includes independence of the hands, not only technically, but also rhythmically, Although each movement is written in standard meters and notation, the complex rhythms and use of “rapid bursts" within beats gives a free feeling to parts of the music. The editing has been carefully prepared to avoid page turns, and the notation is very clear. This solo is certainly worthy of consideration for the advanced solo recital. William Moersch is to commended for commissioning new and quality literature for our profession.

Reviewed By: George Frock

Review Originally Published: August 1990

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

Bazz Ma Tazz – Percussion Sextet; with Trombone Ensemble
Concatenations – Percussion Quartet; with Viola
Cross Currents – Percussion Solo; with Brass Ensemble
Double Crossings – Percussion Solo; with Trumpet
Fire and Smoke – Timpani Concerto; with Wind Ensemble
Fourscore – Percussion Quartet
Partnership – Percussion Duo
Propulsions – Percussion Septet
Sound Dreams – Percussion Solo; with Chamber Ensemble
Suite for Marimba (Bazelon) – Marimba Solo
Three Men on a Dis-course – Percussion Solo; with Clarinet; with Cello
Triple Play – Percussion Solo; with Trombone

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