Almost There

by Jessica Flannigan

Medium Marimba Solo

Instrumentation:

• Marimba (low A)

Almost There by Jessica Flannigan is a medium-level marimba solo that combines technical study with a memorable musical framework. Built around the development of double lateral strokes, the piece pairs a flowing melodic line with a persistent off-beat accompaniment pattern, helping performers strengthen four-mallet coordination while balancing technical precision with expressive shaping.

The approachable structure and moderate length make Almost There an excellent recital, studio, or jury-performance selection for developing marimbists.

This solo also appears in Sequential Studies for Four-Mallet Marimba Book 3by Julia Gaines-Montag. It ships as a fully bound score.