Saga by Brian Mueller is a challenging piece for solo 5.0 octave marimba. This piece is dedicated to Mueller's doctoral professor, Kevin Bobo. The variety of techniques and blending of different textures creates a lot of energy and demands a lot of nuance from the performer.
This piece has a loosely programmatic structure, following 5 individual sections throughout:
- Calling
- Venture
- Contention
- Affirmation
- Realization
Each section is based on communication some part of a single sentence: "Follow your dreams, and have the courage to stand up and fight in the face of defeat."
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 10:00
Requires 5.0 Octave Marimba
