Crossroads - marimba and cajón duo by Ivan Trevino

Sheet music available at IvanDrums.com
Composer by Ivan Trevino. Performed by Bryce Turner and Ivan Trevino
Video and audio production: 2x1media.com
PROGRAM NOTES
Crossroads (2019) is a marimba and cajón duo composed for award winning percussionist, Bryce Turner. At times, the cajón player is asked to simultaneously play deskbells with feet.
The piece is an intersection of rhythmic complexity and melodic simplicity. Throughout the piece, the two players share complex unison rhythms, requiring focused attention to groove and time. This is underscored by the addition of simple melodic figures, adding another element for the players to navigate. The goal is to create a blitz of tight rhythms and grooves while also bringing clarity to the simple, often times singable, melodic ideas. This juxtaposition makes Crossroads one of the most technically and musically demanding pieces I’ve written.
Coincidentally, Bryce and I were both born in the small Texas town of Victoria, known as “The Crossroads” of South Texas.
- Ivan Trevino, March 2019

[@pauljolley5885]

Ivan is seriously the coolest.

[@jaynainsync]

Another unmistakable Ivan magic marimba miracle moment! Love this performance. I never tire of his music!

[@Aiden-xs2gj]

Just got to perform with this man, gotta say, he is seriously cool. Thanks for the experience! From AJB

[@reissecupfilms]

That bells melody is almost exactly the same as the one at C in Shared Space

[@taviana7603]

Yet another great piece by Ivan Trevino! I love your compositions. Can't wait for more in the future

[@haydenfletcher8310]

This is too sick, Ivan!
Amazing groove!

[@thesaintsfan21]

This is awesome! Definitely on my list of music to learn!

[@StevenReyesPercussion]

Way to go Bryce! Great piece Ivan!

[@koldengosney6660]

I’m playing one of your solos for school and I just wanted to say that it is super cool

[@maxbalasubramaniam6082]

I so want to play this.

[@Scriabinfan593]

Yessss finally. Thank you Ivan. I’ve been waiting for this day to come for so longggg. 😂 #firstlike #firstcomment

[@ChristopherIverson44]

Absolutely fantastic! What kind of mallets are being used?

[@josephtio2803]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fdeleon720]

Bryce!

[@nicolasibanez3191]

He teaches at my high school as of 2ish years ago :) I got to chop out with him in our pit warm ups. Reckon he’s taught at your school before?
Also, Frank!

[@fdeleon720]

@@nicolasibanez3191 Hey, what’s up dude!
I was taught by him for a bit because he was one of the pit techs for Violet Crown 2020

[@aubergine.4026]

What are those bells called?

[@ThorCullum]

Correct me if I'm wrong but i believe they are the Chomanotes Desk Bells.

[@elias833]

You’d be great at writing movie soundtracks

[@gavindiegobowles7008]

what time signature is this in?

[@sethedmonds5996]

All of them.

[@PopcornFunnies]

A lot of it is 4/4 but the syncopation can make it sound out of meter