Danse Macabre (Saint-Saëns)

An arrangement of Camille Saint-Saens's classic Danse Macabre. This arrangement is for a large percussion ensemble of 12 players. Josh Gottry has captured the essence of the Danse with this work.

Program Notes

A direct transcription from the original orchestra score by Camille Saint-Saens, this landmark work is the first piece to incorporate xylophone in the symphony orchestra.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2008
Number of Players: 12
Duration: 7:45
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Bells
Chimes
Xylophone
Vibraphone (3-octave)
Marimba (4-octave)
Marimba (4-octave
Marimba (4.3-octave)
Marimba (4.5 or 4.3-octave)
Timpani
Triangle
Cymbals
Bass Drum