Songs of Youth is a cycle of seven songs for baritone or bass and marimba. A five-octave, concert grand marimba is preferred, but the songs may also be performed on a quality four-octave marimba. Performers may elect to perform INDIVIDUAL SONGS independenly or the entire cycle in sequence (approximately 19-23 minutes). Most of the marimba writing is admittedly not appropriate for a beginner. Even the fourth song, though not technically challenging, is musically demanding. All songs except fo... (more)

Songs of Youth is a cycle of seven songs for baritone or bass and marimba. A five-octave, concert grand marimba is preferred, but the songs may also be performed on a quality four-octave marimba. Performers may elect to perform INDIVIDUAL SONGS independenly or the entire cycle in sequence (approximately 19-23 minutes). Most of the marimba writing is admittedly not appropriate for a beginner. Even the fourth song, though not technically challenging, is musically demanding. All songs except for the 2nd and 7th require 4 mallets. Note:LEGAL-SIZED PAPER.

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