Moments by Robert McClure is a two movement solo for 5-octave marimba. Movement one, entitled For John is an homage to the great composer John Cage. This movement is written to produce a full sound from the marimba while remaining at a quiet dynamic, this is to create a mood that is introspective and sensitive.
The second movement, For Morton is truly a choose-your-own-adventure marimba work. Written to honor Morton Feldman, this movement features 13 short systems that are to be performed in a sort of free-form way, with the starting point being up to the performers discretion. This is an interesting solo that makes a good addition to any jury or recital and is the perfect vehicle for performers to use in order to really expand their performance range.
Instrumentation: 5-Octave Marimba
Duration: 8:30
Difficulty: Medium +
