Variations (after Viñao) (2007)

Scored for two-mallet marimba (4.3 octave), "Variations (after Viñao)" was commissioned by percussionist Tim Broscious and was inspired by Alejandro Viñao's landmark marimba solo, "Khan Variations." This 7-minute piece is a set of variations on an eight bar theme, each variation focusing on a variety of different musical elements. While none of the musical material was derived from Viñao's work, the compositional techniques employed were inspired by those seen in "Khan Variations." The work places high technical and musical demands on the performer with many challenges around every corner. This piece was the third work in a on-going series of two-mallet pieces intended for the concert hall.