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Gifford Howarth received his Bachelor's of Music degree from Ithaca College and his Master's
in Percussion Performance from Kent State University. His percussion studies
include working with Gordon Stout, Ted Rounds, and Bill Molenhof. He is currently
an Adjunct Professor/Artist in Residence at Penn State University in State College,
PA, along with being on the percussion faculty at Nazareth College in Rochester,
NY. Mr. Howarth is a very active recitalist, clinician, and masterclass teacher
focusing on mallet percussion. He is a National Yamaha Performing Artist, a clinician
for the Sabian Cymbal Company, and a member of the Vic Firth Education Team.
For more info on Gifford Howarth, visit www.giffordhowarth.com. His
book "Simply Four" is published by Tapspace
Publications.
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Simply Four
4-Mallet Technique as Easy as 1-2-3...4
by Gifford Howarth
Level: Easy to Medium
Our price: $25.00
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Description:
Today, 4-mallet proficiency is an expected skill all percussionists should have. In this popular method book by Gifford Howarth, learning to play with four mallets has never been so simple!
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Leyenda
for Marimba Soloist and Percussion Ensemble
by Isaac Albéniz, arr. Gifford Howarth
Level: Medium-advanced
Personnel: 1 soloist + 13 players
Our price: $35.00
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Description:
As one of the most famous Spanish classical guitar pieces of the 20th century, Asturias-Leyenda by Albéniz has found its way to the rosewood bars of the marimba in many different renditions. Gifford Howarth's new arrangement can stand alone as its own marimba solo, or better yet can feature a large ensemble of mostly beginning-level accompaniment. This works very well to...
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Six Caprices Op. 26 (downloadable)
for Solo Marimba
by Matteo Carcassi, arr. Gifford Howarth
Level: Medium
Our price: $15.50
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Description:
Originally written for classical guitar by classical/romantic composer, Matteo Carcassi (1792-1853), these six caprices work as great etudes or solos for marimba. Transcribed by Gifford Howarth, Six Caprices will make a great addition to your marimba repertoire!
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Cavatina (downloadable)
Theme to "The Deer Hunter" for Solo Marimba
by Stanley Myers, arr. Gifford Howarth
Level: Medium-advanced
Our price: $7.00
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Description:
Cavatina by Stanley Myers is the theme song to the award-winning 1971 Universal Pictures and EMI Films presentation of The Deer Hunter. Gifford Howarth's arrangement for marimba utilizes a one-handed roll to help bring out the melody line while leaving the other hand to play the moving bass line.
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