Performed by Escape Ten Percussion Duo (Annie Stevens and Andrea Venet)

Recorded at Eastman School of Music.

2+1 is a marimba duet composed in the spring of 2013. It is scored for two players to perform on one marimba.There are many percussionists around the world who only have access to one marimba (like me!). I decided to write a piece that would allow two performers to play a duet utilizing only one marimba. 

While 2+1 simplifies instrument needs, it creates a challenging experience for the two performers, who have to maneuver around the instrument without getting in each other’s way. In addition, the piece is written so that the players face each other while performing, meaning one of the players performs on the opposite side of the instrument.

At the time I composed the piece, I was listening to Bon Iver’s self titled 
release. The rhythmic language in 2+1 is different from the band’s album, but the harmonic language shares similar qualities.

The piece is dedicated to my sweet wife Amanda. We recently rescued a puppy named Sadie, the first “addition” to our family; hence the name 2+1.

This is an excerpt of the Escape Ten percussion duo performing the piece. Check out their YouTube performance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtzxNe8zaaE

Sheet music is available at IvanDrums.com

2+1 for marimba duo - excerpt

Live performance by Eastman Percussion Ensemble: Sarah Persichetti, Sam Um, Emily Park, Max Kanowitz, Jarryd Elias, & Sean Lowery.

Catching Shadows - Percussion Sextet

Music video out now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kyqd-STnjU

Featuring Moss on vocals and Danielle on marimba.  This was a very fun song to arrange and record.  Hope you like it!

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The Scientist, originally performed by Coldplay, written by BERRYMAN GUY RUPERT, BUCKLAND JONATHAN MARK, CHAMPION WILLIAM, MARTIN CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN. Copyright UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING MGB LIMITED.

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Coldplay - The Scientist (Wood Street Social ft. Moss)

Sistar - Push Push (Group 2)

arranged with Nico Mendoza for the Mayfair High School Percussion Ensemble December 20 2011 

Sistar - Push Push (Group 2)

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