The Classical Marimba League would like to thank the dozens of composers that entered the 2009 International Composition Competition. This is the best turn-out we have had yet for this competition. We encourage you to enter the 2010 Composition Competition with new categories and improved prizes.

Marimba Duo (4-hands)

Winton White - Narrow is the Road
Tonal 21st Century

Marimba/Cello Duo

Joel Balzun - Twisted Dances
Tonal 21st Century

Solo Marimba with Percussion Ensemble

Erik Norman - Blackout
Tonal 21st Century

Marimba/Piano Duo

Jonathan Crehan - Bold Spark
Romantic

Solo Marimba

Paola Prestini - Nightsong
Tonal 21st Century

Honorable Mention

Marimba Duo - Opposing Forces by Dominick DiOrio (Tonal 21st Century)
Marimba/Cello - Four in Three for Two by Kit Mills (Baroque)
Marimba/Piano - Album of Old Photographs by Christine Donkin (Romantic)
Solo Marimba - Nocturne of the Water Lilies by Winton White (Impressionist)