Absolutely legendary, I’m glad the marimba is getting more and more virtuoso-type pieces to solidify it as a very respectable instrument. I couldn’t imagine this sounding as good without the marimba! (I know this was made 4 years ago but it’s awesome in every way)
Hey I just wanted to say thank you for writing this piece, its super cool. Im a junior in high school and this is my second year in band (only been playing marimba for like a year and a half). This is one of my favorite pieces and was my first marimba solo for solo and ensemble. Im happy to say I received a superior with distinction. So thank you for writing this super sick piece and allowing me to push myself as a rookie marimba player!
I just realized at the end of the video that he's using burton grip. I feel like I should learn stevens but idk if it really even matters. I know most of the best players use stevens though
It depends on how you use it. Traditional Grip is more powerful, but Steven’s Grip is more precise. You can do pretty much everything with both grips though, it really just comes down to personal preference.
It's possible, but it won't be a quick fix - you'll probably have to re-arrange some parts of the piece and move some chords up an inversion or two! It's pretty bottom-octave heavy, unfortunately. My other piece published with C. Alan, Gray, is also written for a 5 octave, but it only uses 4 octaves - the entire piece can be played up 1 octave on a 4.3. Thank you for listening and for your interest!!
im considering playing this for YAC as a freshman. I play marimba for the marching show and am decently good. Do you think someone my age and level would be able to play this?
I don't think age is an important factor! I think the key to this piece is a light/super-relaxed technique (personally) and a strength with relaxed single alternating and independent strokes, generally speaking. The rest can be achieved through slow practice! Octaves will be important as well, especially in the left hand. I wrote and performed this piece my junior year of college, after most of my undergraduate lessons were finished, and you can still hear me struggling with parts in this recording (which was stitched together!). It's definitely challenging, but it's pretty easy to practice individual sections and the different techniques they require since the ideas are pretty split up. And worst comes to worst, just re-work or re-write a section to be a little slower or thinner or easier - whatever makes you feel comfortable with your performance! (If you're not comfortable with arranging/composition, this is also a great chance to work with a fellow student who is)
@@samanthanowlin6786 did it already, felt like a solid run, might post a recording, if you had your run how did it go? If not, good luck and best wishes (sophmore)
Is there anyway you can see the music for the edit you made for your competition? I’m assuming there’s a written copy with the change made for your competition?
Unfortunately I never wrote the changes out! That said, even this isn't the "final version" of how I played this piece. The biggest change is definitely removing the chorale section and writing a transition - you may have luck changing it up a bit yourself, or transcribing!
