Tyson-Windowlight-M

WIndowlight is a companion piece to my etude Night Light. It is, on one level, an etude for double vertical strokes (two mallets in one hand striking the marimba bars simultaneously instead of separately). But it is also a piece, like Night Light, that is a musical depiction of finding light in darkness. The feeling, both real and metaphorical, of being lost in the dark woods and then seeing a faint glow in the distance. A familiar light that draws you to safety, and warmth, and joy. To a place that feels like home.

- Blake Tyson

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 1
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation: Marimba (4 octave)