Takers & Leavers by Patrick Fitzgibbon

Takers & Leavers is a marimba solo with expressive lyrical sections contrasted by groove-oriented material. The piece draws inspiration from both Western and West African marimba traditions. It includes one-handed rolls, some quick 4-mallet permutations and tightly coordinated melody/accompaniment voices that are sure to be a fun challenge for marimbists of most skill levels. With its hummable melody and beautiful harmonic moments Takers & Leavers would be a great addition to any concert.