Name: Crossing the River by Michael M. Chang Marimba Solo Digital Sheet Music
Brand: Michael M. Chang
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Crossing the River
by Michael M. Chang Marimba Solo - Digital Sheet Music

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Product Details

Title Crossing the River

Artist Michael M. Chang

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Michael M. Chang

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 10

Arrangement Marimba Solo

Publisher Michael M. Chang

Level 4

Product ID 1412946

Genre Contemporary 21st Century

Instruments Marimba

Product Description

Crossing the River is written for an intermediate to advanced player using four mallets on a 4.3 marimba with optional 5-octave notes indicated in parentheses ( ). The song's meaning can be found in our everyday lives - how things can become mundane and sometimes events beyond our control can overwhelm us. During those times, our thoughts may drift back to our youth and to the simple things that brought us joy. Remembering these may bring a moment of contentment, but making those moments a part of our lives again can lead to a lifetime of happiness.

The music begins in the key of E Major, with playful, lyrical phrases before modulating to a section in F# Major, which consists of a light, airy right-hand melody accompanied by a syncopated left-hand ostinato. The flow pauses for a moment of introspection, before a similar syncopated section returns, but this time in the key of A# minor. This builds to a beautiful chorale section as the river is crossed, before closing with a variation on the opening theme in C# Major. Singable and pleasing to the ear, the piece's melodies may help improve dexterity, particularly in the player's right hand.

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