Crossing the River for Solo Marimba

Crossing the River written and performed by Michael Chang Instrument: Marimba One 5.0 Octave Izzy with Enhanced Keyboard and Basso Bravo Resonators Mallets: Encore - Nancy Zeltsman 1st Position - NZ6B Articulate Bass 2nd, 3rd Position – NZ4B Medium 4th Position – NZ3B Medium-hard Global Genius Winter 2023 - Category Composition - Platinum Award Winner Overall 'Season Top 1' Winner Program Notes: Crossing the River is written for an intermediate to advanced player using four mallets on a 4.3 marimba with optional 5-octave notes indicated in parentheses ( ). The song's meaning can be found in our everyday lives - how things can become mundane and sometimes events beyond our control can overwhelm us. During those times, our thoughts may drift back to our youth and to the simple things that brought us joy. Remembering these may bring a moment of contentment, but making those moments a part of our lives again can lead to a lifetime of happiness. Recorded October 2023, MKMC Studios Sheet music available at: Ensemble Block: https://ensembleblock.ck.page/product... SheetMusicPlus (with preview): https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/pro... SheetMusicDirect: https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-U... If the above links are not clickable, copy and paste the following link into your browser: sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/crossing-the-river-22609439.html Copyright © 2023 Michael M. Chang. All Rights Reserved.