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== General Info ==
 
== General Info ==
 
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'''Year of Published''': 2012<br /-->
'''Year''': 2012<br /-->
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'''Publisher''': [[Michael Taylor]]<br /-->
'''Duration''': c. 7:50<br /-->
 
 
'''Difficulty''':  (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
 
'''Difficulty''':  (see [[Ratings]] for explanation)<br /-->
'''Publisher''': [[Michael Taylor]]<br /-->
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'''Duration''': c. ==00:07:50<br /-->
 
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $40.00  &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Score Only - $0.00<br /-->
 
'''Cost''': Score and Parts - $40.00  &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; Score Only - $0.00<br /-->
  
  
 
== Instrumentation ==
 
== Instrumentation ==
Player I: [[Vibraphone]]<br>  
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Player 1: [[Vibraphone]]<br>  
Player II: [[Marimba]] <br>
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== Program Notes ==
 
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With Rhapsody, I wanted to focus on simple themes that develop and become intertwined as the piece progresses. My goal was to show the ease in which a particular style or mood of music could transform into another, sometimes gracefully, and at other times quite violently. Influenced heavily by classical, tango, heavy metal, and funk music, Rhapsody for Vibraphone and Marimba is sure to have a little something for everyone.
 
With Rhapsody, I wanted to focus on simple themes that develop and become intertwined as the piece progresses. My goal was to show the ease in which a particular style or mood of music could transform into another, sometimes gracefully, and at other times quite violently. Influenced heavily by classical, tango, heavy metal, and funk music, Rhapsody for Vibraphone and Marimba is sure to have a little something for everyone.
 
  
  
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Revision as of 23:19, 3 January 2026

Michael Taylor

General Info

Year of Published: 2012
Publisher: Michael Taylor
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Duration: c. ==00:07:50
Cost: Score and Parts - $40.00   |   Score Only - $0.00


Instrumentation

Player 1: Vibraphone
Player 2: Marimba


Program Notes

Rhapsody for Vibraphone and Marimba was originally conceived as a duet for marimba and cello. In the initial stages, I was inspired by styles of music common to both instruments, styles that I felt highlighted their passionate nature. When I decided to re-score it for the Quey Percussion Duo Composition Contest 2012, much of the original inspiration such as the form, style, and musical ideas, remained intact.

With Rhapsody, I wanted to focus on simple themes that develop and become intertwined as the piece progresses. My goal was to show the ease in which a particular style or mood of music could transform into another, sometimes gracefully, and at other times quite violently. Influenced heavily by classical, tango, heavy metal, and funk music, Rhapsody for Vibraphone and Marimba is sure to have a little something for everyone.


Review

Errata

Awards

1st place winner of the 2012 Quey Percussion Duo Composition Contest


Commercial Discography

Online Recordings

Recent Performances


Works for Percussion by this Composer

Chronometry - Multiple Percussion, Tenor Saxophone
Eyes Forward - Percussion Sextet
Gone... for Alto Saxophone and Percussion - Vibraphone/Marimba, Alto Saxophone
Rhapsody for Vibraphone and Marimba - Percussion Duo
Unpacked for Solo Suitcase - Multiple Percussion: Indeterminate Instruments

Additional Resources



References