Falling Up the Stairs - for solo marimba

Christopher Butler

Falling Up the Stairs by Christopher Butler is a multifaceted, highly engaging marimba solo. After a lyrical, rolled opening phrase, the piece launches into an energetic main section characterized by ascending figures, uneven note groupings, and arpeggiation. The nuanced, frequently-shifting harmonic language serves a rhythmic energy that’s equal parts groovy and twisted. Climactic moments of the piece cover nearly the entire range of a 5-octave marimba all at once. Not for the faint of heart, this solo showcases an enormous range of techniques, perfect for performance at contests or recitals by intermediate-advanced players!This solo can also be found in The Blue Book - Volume 3 along with over 40 other solos for snare drum, drum set, mallet keyboard, and timpani.Falling Up the Stairs ships as a printed, professionally bound folio with a full-color cover.

Product Number:    TSPCS21016

Format:    Printed Folio

Level:    Med-Advanced

No. of Players:    1

Duration:    4:20

Full Instrumentation:    • Marimba (5-octave)

Pages:    8

Size:    8.5" x 11"

Date Published:    11/23/2021