RimbaDance

Rimbadance uses timbral notation for the percussion part, indicating pitches for each percussion instrument in the set-up. After a free, improvisatory opening for the marimba, the vibraphone begins a sixteenth ostinato while the marimba plays fast runs and arpeggios over top. The multiple percussion set-up creates a fascinating dialogue with the marimba throughout the rest of the piece, driving all the way to the end.

Program Notes

Commissioned by the Atlantis Percussion Duo, Rimbadance uses timbral notation for the percussion part, indicating pitches for each percussion instrument in the set-up. After a free, improvisatory opening for the marimba, the vibraphone begins a sixteenth ostinato while the marimba plays fast runs and arpeggios over top. The multiple percussion set-up creates a fascinating dialogue with the marimba throughout the rest of the piece, driving all the way to the end.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2000
Number of Players: 2
Duration: 15:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Duet
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Marimba (5-octave)

Percussion (Vibraphone, Bongos, Timbales, Snare Drum, 2 Low Toms, Kick Bass Drum, Small Tam-Tam, Metal, Sizzle Ride, 2 Log Drums, Temple Blocks, Maracas, 5-octave Marimba)