Edited by Nancy Zeltsman

Commissioned by the Zeltsman Marimba Festival. Modern. Intermediate.

This second of two volumes of 12 new works each (16 works commissioned by the Zeltsman Marimba Festival, plus 8 winners of the ZMF 2008 composition contest) is part of the answer to the shortcomings of the intermediate-level marimba repertoire. The breadth of styles represented is both impressive and intentional; while they are meant to be attainable by--and to grow the knowledge of--students, their artful diversity is sure to inspire advanced students and professionals. Includes a foreword by Nancy Zeltsman, short composer biographies, and program and performance notes for each work. The entire collection was premiered and recorded by the 8 faculty members of the Zeltsman Marimba Festival 2009.