(Audio is a midi realization.)
Shifting Gears – percussion duet
Message Exchange
A duet for solo wind and marimba in two continuous movements.
I. That’s What I Heard
II. Are You Sure?
Purchase options include versions for Bass Cl, Marimba; Bassoon, Marimba; Alto Fl, Marimba
The US premiere video features Transient Canvas at 2021 SCI Online Convention, Concert No. 6, Amy Advocat, bass clarinet and Matt Sharrock, marimba)
The bassoon and marimba version premiere was performed by Ensemble 337 (Jacqueline and Christopher Wilson) at the FOCAM: Festival of Contemporary Artists in Music, WSU Pullman, WA.
Forward Motion
Forward Motion is comprised of two movements, that can be performed individually. (see separate works pages)
I. Gathering Steam
II. Catching Up
Simple Persuasions
Exploring different tactics of persuasion, in three continuous movements – Playful, Enticing, Alluding
(Audio is a home studio recording by percussionist, Jane Boxall)
Gathering Steam
Inspired by a mental image of watching the passing journey through a train window in route toward a new destination.
(Audio is a studio recording by Jane Boxall, marimba)
Catching Up
(Audio is a studio recording by Jane Boxall, marimba)
Bala Marimba
(Audio is a 2018 home studio recording by Jane Boxall, marimba)
On Curious Reflection
(SoundCloud audio features concert performance by Nathan Shew, marimba, and Topher Ruggerio, piano, at the 2014 SCI National Conference.)
Program note: A curious reflection on the emotional immediacy of a moment, and the more distanced self-observation in the moment. – RW
Purchase options include versions for marimba & piano, and vibe and piano.
(Video features the vibe/piano version premiere by percussionist Chris Graham and pianist Andrea Lodge at Greenwich House Music School, NYC)
Moonlit Mists
An impressionistic duet for marimba and piano.
(Audio is a midi realization.)
