Rimbasly (wind ensemble version)

Marimba Feature

Rimbasly represents virtuosic marimba writing at its best. Written for Michael Burritt, the piece presents many wonderful technical challenges for the performer, with complicated sticking, complete independence between the hands, and independent rolls.

Program Notes

Rimbasly is available in many formats with marimba: wind ensemble, orchestra, percussion ensemble, and piano.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2001
Number of Players: Standard + 1
Duration: 9:10
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon 1/2
Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2
Bb Tenor Saxophone
Eb Baritone Saxophone

F Horn 1/3
F Horn 2/4
Trumpet 1, 2, 3
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 (tom-toms (4), temple blocks, snare drum, whip, maracas, rain stick, tambourine, bongos)
Percussion 2 (woodblocks (2), temple blocks, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, whip, snare drum, claves, tam-tam, tambourine, maracas)
Percussion 3 (bass drum, agogo bells, tam-tam, claves, maracas, finger cymbals)

Solo Marimba (5-octave)