Concerto No. 2 for Marimba and Orchestra
Arranger/Composer: David R. Gillingham
Item Code: 11853
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
An intriguing, engaging, and challenging piece. Gillingham's Concerto is a must-try for all marimbists! The breakneck first movement sets a rapid pace for the turbulent musical passages throughout. Musical themes return in the second movement, but much slower with a delicate ensemble accompaniment. The lively third movement flirts with meter changes and mixed meter to create a spritely feel to the movement leading to the solo cadenza and finale.
Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2008
Number of Players: Standard + 1
Duration: 23:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Category: Full Orchestra
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Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Clarinet 1/2 in Bb
Bassoon 1/2
Trumpet 1/2 in C
Trumpet 3 in C
Horn 1/3
Horn 2/4
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Solo Marimba
Piano
Timpani
Percussion 1 (Bells, Brake Drum)
Percussion 2 (Vibraphone, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Xylophone)
Percussion 3 (Brake Drum, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Crash Cymbals)
Percussion 4 (4 Concert Toms, Bass Drum)
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabass