Rice-Fantasie in A-M

Inspired by the M.C. Esher drawing Metamorphosis II, Fantasie in A by Dwayne Rice is the metamorphosis of one musical idea into a series of other musical ideas, connected in much the same way elements of the Esher drawing are connected. One idea slowly changes into another, becomes a different part of another, or pivots around a single note, eventually leading us back to the beginning material. A "fantasie," in musical terms, is a composition with a free form and improvisatory style.



Fantasie in A is a medium to difficult work meant for the advanced high school or college marimba player. Techniques include double vertical, single alternating, single independent, and double lateral strokes. Fantasie in A is quite a workout for the left hand!