Variations for Marimba

Dwayne Rice

General Info

Year: 2005
Duration: c. 9:30
Difficulty: Medium
Publisher: C. Alan
Cost: Score - $18.00

Instrumentation

Marimba

Program Notes

Variations for Marimba (2005) is for the advanced marimba soloist. It is essentially a “classical” set of variations on a theme, however the “theme” is elusive and evolves as the variations progress. Based on the compositional techniques of Béla Bartók, it is a profound tribute to the Hungarian composer and his work. His use of geometric proportion, bridge form, and synthetic scale models are just a few of the techniques used to determine the direction of the piece and create a unique tonal landscape.

Dedicated to Sandi Rennick, this is a virtuosic work for 5-octave marimba solo using advanced 4-mallet techniques. Advanced techniques employed include complicated double lateral stroke combinations, independent one-handed rolls, and large interval spreads. It is a challenge to the advanced marimba student and seasoned performer alike

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

Baroque Suite - Timpani (5)
Concertino for Marimba (Rice) - Marimba, Percussion Octet
Entangled States - Multiple Percussion, Percussion Trio
Fantasie in A for Marimba - Marimba
I Ching (Rice) - Percussion Ensemble (12)
Moto Perpetuo - Percussion Ensemble (12)
Quartet No. 1 in F - Marimba Quartet
Septet - Percussion Septet
Sonata No. 1 for Marimba - Marimba
Variations for Marimba - Marimba
Warp - Percussion Ensemble (11)

Arrangements

Claire de Lune (Debussy) - Mallet Ensemble (8)
Reverie (Debussy) - Mallet Ensemble (8)