Percussionistas, The

This ensemble work has a balanced emphasis on pitched and non-pitched instruments. The rhythmic structure is based off of driving sixteenth not passages with plenty of syncopation.

Program Notes

For the Emerald Ridge High School Percussion Ensemble

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2006
Number of Players: 10
Duration: 3:35
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Chimes/Bells
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Marimba 1 (4 Octaves)
Marimba 2 (4 or 5 Octaves)
Timpani
Percussion 1 (large cowbell, triangle, temple blocks)
Percussion 2 (casaba or sandblocks, bells)
Percussion 3 (4 concert toms)
Percussion 4 (drum set, vibraphoneÔÇöoptional)