You raise a valid point, Stephen.Another ready example of conflicting multiple editions is Richard Rodney Bennett's After Syrinx II, so much so that o...
The Pearl list Behzad mentions is by Robert Van Sice and is an updated and expended version of his article and list on the Vic Firth site.WM
MG,While I agree that there is a great deal of worthless marimba "music" out there, I would argue that I have done as much as anyone to establish some...
If you are serious about restoring a fine instrument, send it to Gilberto Serna of Century Mallet Instrument Service in Chicago. He is the last connec...
Dear Mystery Guest,"I suppose I prefer the classics. Henze, Babbit, Pollack, Wuorinen, Takemitsu."Let us examine this in more detail: Henze's 5 Scenes...
I disagree, but you are entitled to your own opinion. However, I do recommend that you have the personal fortitude to validate your opinion with your ...
Pedro,There is so much black, I'm having trouble getting a decent scan.WM
Pedro,I found it -- Percussion News, March 2004. I'll see it I can scan it.WM
Thanks for the compliment.I'm not sure I would agree that PAS was the cause or source of the improved repertoire, but it is true that PAS was the main...
Pedro,To be honest, I don't disagree that the magazine is a bit poor. Nevertheless, you should be an active member. The magazine will only improve if ...
Behzad,This raises the issue of what consitutes standard repertoire for vibraphone, an instrument even less developed (in terms of repertoire) than th...
Pedro,First, what do you mean "I don't subscribe to the magazine?" Are you suggesting that you are not a member of PAS? Shame on you.Second, I've look...
I agree with "stay away from it," but not for the reasons previously stated.I heard many unsuccessful performances of "Beaten Paths" over the years an...
This is a common previous question. Try the search function or look at message 826.WM
Yes, making that first big purchase is significant, I agree. However, if you consider the Malletech Stil(l)etto, then Malletech, Marimba One, Adams, Y...