Written for the composer's grandmother for her 90th birthday, Michael Charles Smith's Melody in Repose is a short and sweet tune in 7/8 that is sure to get toes tapping and heads nodding. The groove established throughout the piece keeps the melody in the right hand the whole time, making this piece a great opportunity for younger four-mallet players to work on voice control and balance.
The medium difficulty makes this piece a great choice for high school or early college recitals, and the pleasing harmonies and catchy melody will be sure to linger in the audience's minds. Additionally, the piece only requires a 4.3-octave marimba, making it a great choice for those who don't have access to a 5-octave.
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 2:50
