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Vessels of Song: A Collection of Klezmer Suites for Mallet Ensemble

By Nicholas Papador

An introduction to the history, performance practice, and repertoire of klezmer for concert percussionists.

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Included in Vessels of Song:

  • Part I: A history of klezmer music with a specific focus on developments in the area of percussion.
  • Part II: Performance practice concepts such as the klezmer modes, ornamentation, and technical exercises.
  • Part III: Five repertoire suites arranged for percussion quintet. Each suite is also included in a marimba four-hands duet arrangement.
Cover image of Vessels of Song by Nicholas Papador. Under title has a row of Marimba bars with famous Klezmer composers overlayed over the top.
New Concerto

Marimbista
by Jenny Klukken

Wonderful new concerto for marimba soloist and percussion ensemble

Marimbista

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Marimba Quartet

Chaconne in D Minor
arr. by David Harvey

Incredibly detailed transcription with extensive performance notes from David Harvey

Chaconne in D Minor by JS Bach

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Two new piece from David Colson

New Marimba Quartet and Marimba Solo
by David Colson

David Colson's marimba quartet Strange Animals in a Dark Pool and marimba solo Ghost Music now available

Strange Animals in a Dark Pool

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New Frank Felice works

No Discipline & Basta!
by Frank Felice

Two new works by Frank Felice! No Discipline for Marimba solo and kick drum and marimba solo Basta!

Basta!

Marimba Solo
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New Concerto

Marimbista
by Jenny Klukken

Wonderful new concerto for marimba soloist and percussion ensemble by Jenny Klukken inspired by Eric Sammut

Marimbista

Concerto
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Marimba Quartet

Chaconne in D Minor

arr. by David Harvey

Incredibly detailed trasncription with extensive performance notes from David Harvey

Chaconne in D Minor by JS Bach

Marimba Quartet
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Two new piecse from David Colson

New Marimba Quartet and Marimba Solo
by David Colson

David Colson's marimba quartet Strange Animals in a Dark Pool and marimba solo Ghost Music now available

Strange Animals in a Dark Pool

Marimba Quartet
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New Frank Felice works

No Discipline & Basta!
by Frank Felice

Two new works by Frank Felice! No Discipline for Marimba solo and kick drum and marimba solo Basta!

Basta!

Marimba Solo
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Miniature Creations

30 solo marimba etudes by 16 different composers

Each etude addresses a specific technical need.
Includes 3 Bonus Solos
The Bee, the Flower, and the Hummingbird by Christine Araoka
Mischievous Meanderings by Matthew Coley
One Word by Jenni Brandon
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To help you get ready for the upcoming school year take 10 percent off your entire HMP order from August 10th through September 10th.

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Join the New Quartets Project Consortium

Commissioning 6 composers for better representation in the marimba quartet repertoire.

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We need your help this year. 2020 was a difficult year for the organization. Things are definitely already looking up for HM in 2021! We hope you can help us make this year one of the best yet.We have launched the New Quartets Project to broaden the scope of the marimba quartet repertoire that is available and regularly performed.

We've identified a real need for better representation of women and BIPOC composers in our field, and our goal is to expand awareness and forge new collaborations and relationships.  You can support us here by becoming a member of the consortium and getting exclusive access to the new works.
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Composers

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Kirsten Broberg
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Nyokabi Kariuki
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Tawnie Olson
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Nirmala Rajasekar
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Dorothy Hindman
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Dolores White

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HMPublications became part of the Heartland Marimba organization in 2015. HMP provides support to the classical marimba art form and the HM mission by focusing on compositions commissioned by HM, compositions written by HM artists, and compositions performed by the HMQuartet, HMEnsemble, and students at the HMFestival. We are also excited and interested in learning about many other new and compelling works for percussion instruments. HMP is working to help increase diversity within the art form and is committed to fostering inclusive representation.

HMP specializes in distinctive 21st-century solo, concerto, and chamber music for percussion, as well as transcriptions, arrangements, and adaptations. The pieces available through HMP will range from, but are not limited to, solo marimba transcriptions, keyboard percussion and dulcimer solos, percussion and dulcimer concertos (with chamber and large ensemble accompaniment), and a variety of mixed ensemble and percussion chamber music.

HMP is particularly interested in new ensemble works for keyboard percussion instruments. We try to make many of these pieces available in multiple versions to help provide flexibility for school programs. Additionally, HMP feels that it is important to make compelling arrangements and transcriptions available for percussionists. We have released many wonderful transcriptions for solo marimba or marimba/mallet ensemble.

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