Blasco-Marimba Fantasy-M (5 oct.) - Product Information
A challenging four-mallet solo, that utilizes traditional as well as "mandolin" style rolls, intricate rhythms and contemporary yet accessible tonalities. Marimba Fantasy is constructed in a roughly palindromic arc, drawing its melodic and harmonic materials from a superimposition of the keys of F# major and D minor. Though continually shifting, the meters used in the opening and ending, as well as frequently throughout, are also palindromes (ex.: the opening bars, in 11/16 time signature, are in a metric pattern of 3+2+1+2+3). It is overall a somewhat eclectic piece, with sudden transitions from light, lilting dances to furious statements of the opening motives; and from sharp angular figures to gentle chorales. This would make a great addition to any soloist's repertoire! adv high school/college.
Number of Players: 1
Difficulty: Grade 6
Instrumentation: Marimba
Scott Blasco composes music for a variety of settings and purposes. Primarily concerned with concert music, his compositions have been met with enthusiasm by performers and listeners alike. Scott's music is often characterized by complex rhythms, dense counterpoint and colorful harmonies, as well as a desire to integrate his diverse musical interests into a cohesive musical language.
Scott holds a Master of Music in Composition from Western Michigan University, where he studied with C. Curtis-Smith, Richard Adams, and Robert Ricci.
Number of Players: 1
Difficulty: Grade 6
Instrumentation: Marimba
Scott Blasco composes music for a variety of settings and purposes. Primarily concerned with concert music, his compositions have been met with enthusiasm by performers and listeners alike. Scott's music is often characterized by complex rhythms, dense counterpoint and colorful harmonies, as well as a desire to integrate his diverse musical interests into a cohesive musical language.
Scott holds a Master of Music in Composition from Western Michigan University, where he studied with C. Curtis-Smith, Richard Adams, and Robert Ricci.
Videos and Sound Clips
No multimedia for this product.