On Verchiel's Wings

Jon Metzger

General Info

Year: 1995
Duration: c. 15:00
Difficulty: Medium
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Cost: Score and Parts - $44.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Movements

Shadows Appearing
Turn A Stone
Angels Unawares
Upward Soaring

Instrumentation

Vibraphone
Player I: Marimba (4.3 octaves)
Player II: Timpani
Player III: Suspended cymbal, 2 toms, snare drum, bass drum

Program Notes

4 movements: “Shadows Appearing” (slow and improvisatory), “Turn A Stone” (jazz waltz), “Angels Unawares” (solo vibraphone with no ensemble – ballad), “Upward Soaring” (quick Latin groove). Written by a jazz vibraphonist so you know it works!

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