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Four-mallet marimba playing: a musical approach for all levels - by Nancy Zeltsman
For players of all levels. Includes guidelines for mallet selection, “traditional” four-mallet grip, strokes, tone production, rolls, stickings, phrasing, building a personal repertoire, and more; 50 studies for developing musicianship and technique; 18 adapted solos appropriate for recitals, etc.; and examples from/commentary on six advanced solo and chamber works. (2003; 8th edition, 2024). Errata (small corrections) pertaining to each edition are available from Nancy.
INTERMEDIATE MASTERWORKS FOR MARIMBA - EDITED BY NANCY ZELTSMAN
A collection of marimba works aimed at bridging the gap between idiomatic etudes and virtuosic warhorses, and providing excellent repertoire to both students and concert performers. The 24 pieces represent a wide range of compositional voices and musical styles. Volume 1 contains 12 works by: Robert Aldridge, Carla Bley, Ed Haddad, Anders Hillborg, Darren Jones, Gaetano Lorandi, Steven Mackey, Osnat Netzer, Gunther Schuller, Paul Simon, Alvina Tan and Derek Tywoniuk.
See above. Volume 2 contains 12 works by: Louis Andriessen, Jude Carlton, Chen Yi, Fred Hersch, Betsy Jolas, Lyle Mays, Kaori Okatani, J.K. Randall, James Rolfe, Steven Stucky, Chinary Ung and Errollyn Wallen.
Black velvet - by nancy Zeltsman
This intermediate/advanced, quasi-lullaby Nancy composed in 2004 is dedicated to her black Lab, Mochi. In a tonal, slightly-modern language including mixed meters, it lasts about 5:30. Dogs can be opinionated about music, but Mochi contentedly napped in the same room while the piece was composed. The faster part is inspired by the times his paws would move in his sleep — perhaps dreaming of happily running in a field. Recorded on Zeltsman's album, Sweet Song.