"Resonance10" by Joshua Albert is an exploratory work for a single 5.0 Octave Marimba and single Vibraphone(Or Optional Instruments). Inspired heavily by Steve Reich and Phillip Glass, Resonance10 aims to provide a beautiful, full featured, pseudo minimalist work, that can fit on a couple of instruments that most programs have. That is to say there is no harm in playing the piece on more than one marimba. The vibraphone player acts as a conductor while six players share sections behind and in front of the marimba. The work is easy enough to put together in a short time and perform in any environment. The "10" in the title refers to the harmonic series in which a marimba is tuned to, utilized in the piece to maximize the resonance of the instrument.

XY Recommends this piece for High School to College level percussionists.

Duration: ~6:00

"Sixth Element" for 5.0 Octave Marimba, Four Resonant Non-Pitched Metals, and Tape written by Joshua Albert

This work was written in dedication to UCF Professor Dr. Thad Anderson, a specialist in music technology, and mallet percussion. "Sixth Element" is exciting, fast paced, and a fantastic closer to a recital. Written as an exploration of the boundaries of Marimba literature.

This is a Hard copy shipped to your address including the Score and a USB stick containing .pdf score, click practice track, Original Tape track, and Midi Demo.

XY recommends this piece for College to Highly Advanced players.

Duration: 4:30

Memento was written by Calvin Chiu for Hong Kong Percussionist Sophia Woo

The piece, “Memento” for Vibraphone and 5.0 Octave Marimba, is inspired by the movie bearing the same name. The main character in the movie, Leonard, suffers from a rare form of memory loss; in order to find the person who murdered his wife, he uses a delicate system of tattoos and Polaroid photographs to retain information which he is unable to recall. I was particularly fascinated by the idea of retrieving information from the past by utilizing these small “motifs”, which almost serves as the sparks or reflection along his path of vengeance. Throughout this piece, the audience will hear an obsessive appearance of the “motif”, serving as flashback to the buried, unbearable memories of the past.

XYPublication recommends this piece for Young College to Graduate Level Percussionists

"Absolute Two" for Marimba Duet by Joshua Albert, was written in 2018 for DeuXY Percussion Duo. Minimalistic style and a focus on rhythmic precision and interest sets this piece apart from your average mallet duet.

XY recommends this piece for Advanced High School-Professional level playing

Duration: ~4:00

Absolute Zero- Duet for Two Marimbas by Joshua Albert, is an ethereal and contemplative duet that works well in the middle of recitals. Performers execute their ability to play together and hocket notes across from each other. A full hard copy score and parts will be sent to you.

XY Classifies this work as Medium-Hard left best for Intermediate to Expert level percussionists.

“Ito Guruma” for marimba duet by Calvin Chiu, is an intriguing work that explores the possibilities of the instrument while maintaining an expressive musical character. Inspired by the manufacturing process of artisan “Ai Indigo” denim, “Ito Guruma” is the Japanese term of a spinning wheel that is being used for weaving after the yarn is dyed in Ai Inidigo. I am inspired by the deep thought and dedication behind the process of creating these beautiful handmade products. “Ito Guruma” was commissioned by and dedicated to the Gip Percussion Ensemble in Hong Kong, with funds by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.

Duration: ~6:00

XY Recommends for Intermediate to Advanced Percussion duos. (Both parts being similar in difficulty)

Both Characters No. 1 and No. 2 are for Piano and 3.0 Octave Vibraphone. Perfect for playing together or separately, both Characters are thoughtful and contemplative works acting as great practice for the performer and an interesting piece for the audience.

XY recommends this set of pieces for College to Professional performers.

~3:00

Europa was written and premiered in 2014 by the Stetson University Percussion Ensemble. Europa explores the various sounds and extended techniques to create an incredibly spacious and ethereal mood. Uses of bowed instruments, scraped cymbals and tams, and an explosive optional organ part make this piece a must have for a refreshing ensemble piece.

Instrumentation: 5.0 Marimba, 3.0 Vibraphone, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Cymbals, Crotales, Piano, Optional Organ, and Pitched Gongs (Metals)

XYPublications recommends this for High School to University Ensembles

Concerto for Solo Tenor Drum by Neil Paterson, is a three movement work for a flashy tenor drum soloist and three percussionists utilizing common percussion instruments. This work is a fantastic addition to any recital or percussion ensemble concert.

XY recommends this work for Advanced High School to Graduate School level players.

Duration: ~6:00

An incredible value, this collection includes FOUR Popular XY Original Mallet Solos.

Low A Etude No. 1 (4.3oct) by Calvin Chiu Cycles for 4.3-4.5-5.0oct Marimba by Joshua Albert Wonderful Beautiful University Sexuality by Jay Beard A Broken Vase by Calvin Chiu

This printed copies is both shipped via mail as well as shipped in Digital form via e-mail.

This is the first of our printed solo books.

Radium 88 written by Joshua Albert is a fast paced marimba duet for one 5.0 octave and one 4.3 octave marimba, accompanied by kick drum and an Anvil. The metal used is a personal choice, but RA88 is heavily influenced by the great works of David Lang, and Rudiger Pawassar. Radium is heavy metal number 88 on the periodic table of elements, highly reactive and volatile in large quantities. RA88 will be premiered live in late Spring 2019 and is currently available in both digital and hard copy format.

XY recommends this work for schools with advanced players on concerts where limited instruments are available.

HARD COPY SHIPPED VIA USPS

Duration ~< 5:00