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| Summer Song by Alice Henry - Grade 2 | $3.50 |
| This delightful
vibe solo requires four mallets. It is a wonderful audition or solo
work for the Beginning four-mallet player. NOTE: This piece is listed in the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List, the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. |
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| "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. " - Reviewed by: Lisa Rogers PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE - February 1999 |
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| 7 For Vibraphone by Alice Henry - Grades 3-4 | $4.50 |
| This unique solo
is written using only seven notes. It is an innovative and fun work
that incorporates many interesting creative rhythms and melodies.
This solo swings! Suitable for advanced high school or college students.
Everyone likes this work NOTE: This piece is listed in the PENNSYLVANIA Selected Music List, the VIRGINIA VBODA Music Selection List, the NORTH DAKOTA Music Selection List and is eligible for the RHODE ISLAND Solo and Ensemble Festival. |
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| "This
short composition for solo vibraphone is written without a key signature,
but with much of the material centered around a tonal center of
F. There is an absence of three- or four-note chords, so the performer
will have the option of paying with either two, three, or four mallets.
There are also no pedal suggestions, so the performer must make
pedaling or dampening decisions for clarity. The tempo is fairly
bright (quarter note = 96) and the numerous sixteenth-note triplets
will challenge most players. This nice solo definitely is worthy of consideration for solo contests. " - Reviewed by: George Frock PERCUSSIVE NOTES MAGAZINE - February 1999 |
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| Impressions for A by Steve Kastuck | $6.00 |
| This challenging vibraphone solos incorporates note muting and pitch bending. The three solos titled "Passionate Breezes", "Sleeping Angels" and "When Morning Comes", will delight the audience and performer alike. They are all impressionistic in nature and will allow the performer the freedom to show off their musicianship and technique. All three solos are beautiful and pleasing. These are not easy solos. They are written in the style of Kastuck’s "Breeze Mystique" , "Three Dances", "Crepusculo", and "4 Nocturnes Set 1" originally published by HKS Multi Media productions and now published by Ludwig Music Publications. | |
| Windsong by Gene Fambrough | $5.00 |
An intermediate level four-mallet vibraphone solo that is a great introduction to pedaling techniques, mallet dampening, and melody vs. harmony. Written primarily around the key of A minor, many interesting harmonies are created through the use of seventh chords and suspensions. Although it can be played without a motor, it is intended to be played with a very slow motor speed to add the slightest touch of vibrato and depth. A very listenable, audience-friendly selection that makes a great change-of-pace to any program. Suitable for advanced high school or college level students. |
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KASTUCK PERCUSSION STUDIO, INC.
P. O. Box 4313
Winchester, VA 22604-4313
PHONE: (540) 931-2383
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