Teamwork

A majestic intro leads into a syncopated melody in the marimba, supported by the rest of the mallet instruments. Middle section of the piece features everyone on wooden instruments, then on membrane instruments. Perfect for a high school or college ensemble.

Program Notes

Commissioned by the North Carolina chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. A majestic intro leads into a syncopated melody in the marimba, supported by the rest of the mallet instruments. Middle section of the piece features everyone on wooden instruments, then on membrane instruments. Perfect for a high school or college ensemble.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 1996
Number of Players: 7
Duration: 5:40
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Septet
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Percussion 1 (4-octave marimba, woodblock, high snare drum)
Percussion 2 (4.3-octave marimba, hi-hat)
Percussion 3 (3-octave vibraphone, claves, bongos)
Percussion 4 (4 timpani)
Percussion 5 (chimes, 2 high temple blocks, 2 snare drums)
Percussion 6 (bells, 2 low temple blocks, 2 medium concert toms)
Percussion 7 (2 suspended cymbals, tambourine, triangle, 2 low concert toms)