Vignettes

for marimba quartet

Program Notes

Vignettes is a marimba quartet inspired by the art of photography. Each of the four vignettes are intended to be a musical setting for four photographs contrasting in color, setting, and texture, but sharing common themes such as tone and point-of-view. Performers are encouraged to project their own images or colors onto a backdrop during Live performances so that the shapes, colors, and textures of each vignette are consumed both audibly and visually by the audience.

Instrumentation

  • Marimba 1 (4.3 oct) + Garden Weasel

  • Marimba 2 (4oct) + Bamboo Wind Chimes

  • Marimba 3 (4oct) + Ocean Drum

  • Marimba 4 (5oct)

Level: Med-Advanced

Duration: 6:10

Number of Players: 4

This piece is available for purchase through C-Alan Publications