Summer Song

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Composer Name

Alice Henry

General Info

Year: 1998
Duration: c. 2:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Kastuck
Cost: Score and Parts - $0.00   |   Score Only - $3.50

Instrumentation

Vibraphone

Program Notes

Review

The first half of this work for the beginning vibist employs two mallets, and the composer makes allowances for switching to four mallets through the use of a fermata in the next-to-last measure of the first page. I would encourage students to hold four mallets throughout in order to develop better independence. The performer will be expected to use double vertical strokes and independent strokes within the four-mallet section. Henry's work is monothematic and encourages the performer to explore the concept of rubato playing. Although few pedal markings are indicated, Henry expects the performer to pedal freely when markings are not indicated. Additionally, the performance notes state that "Summer Song" should be played fluidly and smoothly. I applaud Alice Henry for providing a beautiful work for the beginning four-mallet vibraphonist. - Lisa Rogers, February 1999

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7 for Vibraphone - Vibraphone
C. K. - Drumset
Fanfare for Six - Percussion Sextet
Jumping for Joyce - Drumset
Mr. Squidwerd - Percussion Ensemble
Rondo (Henry) - Percussion Sextet
Summer Song - Vibraphone
Timpani Solo No. 1 - Timpani
Timpani Solo No. 2 - Timpani
Timpania - Percussion Octet