Rosales-Bolero(P) arr. Musser-5M - Product Information
This is one of the original Musser arrangements for marimba orchestra. These arrangements were used by Musser in concert tours of the U.S. And Europe from 1933 to the Early 1950's. Each arrangement comes with 5 marimba parts to realize the original works. These classic arrangements can be heard on the 1998 Marimba Festival recording.
Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
Player I: Marimba
Player II: Marimba
Player III: Marimba
Player IV: Marimba
Player V: Marimba
Marimba virtuoso Clair Omar Musser's influence on playing, teaching, composition, and manufacture has been pervasive. He performed his own arrangements of Chopin, Mendelssohn, Bach, Paganini, and others internationally. His solo compositions and transcriptions and his ensemble arrangements have enjoyed great popularity. Musser's large marimba orchestras were acclaimed throughout the world. He was a teacher of renown, having headed the Northwestern University Marimba Department for ten years and sent many of his students to important positions in playing and teaching. His innovations in grip, mallets, and technique revolutionized marimba and vibraphone playing. An inventor and designer of instruments, he custom-made instruments for many famous performers. Musser also founded the company that bears his name.
Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:
Marimba virtuoso Clair Omar Musser's influence on playing, teaching, composition, and manufacture has been pervasive. He performed his own arrangements of Chopin, Mendelssohn, Bach, Paganini, and others internationally. His solo compositions and transcriptions and his ensemble arrangements have enjoyed great popularity. Musser's large marimba orchestras were acclaimed throughout the world. He was a teacher of renown, having headed the Northwestern University Marimba Department for ten years and sent many of his students to important positions in playing and teaching. His innovations in grip, mallets, and technique revolutionized marimba and vibraphone playing. An inventor and designer of instruments, he custom-made instruments for many famous performers. Musser also founded the company that bears his name.
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