Clifton Taylor (b. 1968) has served as Associate Director of Bands at Mississippi State University since 2005.At MSU, he co-directs the Famous Maroon Band, conducts the Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble, and teaches courses in the Department of Music. A native of Mississippi, he holds two music education degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a DMA in wind conducting from the University of South Carolina.A veteran teacher, Dr. Taylor has taught instrumental music at every level, from the elementary school to the community college, and currently directs a band program for homeschooled students in his community.He is regularly engaged in composing and arranging for the concert band, marching band, and other media, and maintains a steady schedule as a performing trombonist in symphonic, chamber, and jazz settings.His professional affiliations include the College Band Directors National Association, the National Band, Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.His original compositions for band are published by Tapspace Publications, Grand Mesa Music Publishers, RWS Music Company, Claude T. Smith Publications and Maroon Tune Publications.
This marimba concerto provides the opportunity for an advanced high school or undergraduate soloist to put their musical maturity on full display, while being supported by a full wind ensemble!
This arrangement is adapted from the version for wind ensemble and features the same intermediate-advanced solo marimba part accompanied by percussion quintet.
Duration: 9:50
Level: Med-Advanced
Personnel: 6 players
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