Cottontail Capers by Bob Becker for solo xylophone and marimba ensemble accompaniment6. Cottontail rabbits are commonly found throughout North and South America. They have been the subjects of man books, stories and drawings, including famous tales such as Peter Rabbit and Peter Cottontail, and, of course, the mythical Easter Bunny. They are shy creatures but also known for their speed and jumping ability. From the composer, "Although I have arranged and performed a great many pieces from the novelty era of the 1920s popular music, this is my first composition in that style. Cottontail Capers was written in 2009 at the request of marimbist and xylophonist Yurika Kimura, to whom it is dedicated with admiration and playful affection. The premiere performance was given by Ms. Kimura on November 20, 2009 at the Ogaki Concert Hall in Gifu, Japan. This piece is also available as a xylophone solo with piano accompaniment. Included with this piece is a CD with a recording of the piece being performed by soloist Yurika Kimura and the Malletech All Star Quartet (Bob Becker, Michael Burritt, Leigh Howard Stevens, and Gordon Stout).
