Topsy Turvy
Arranger/Composer: Nathan Daughtrey
Item Code: 18040
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Topsy Turvy was written for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. It is meant to conjure up all of the fun one might experience at the circus.
Program Notes
Topsy Turvy was written for the C. Alan Publications Ignite Series, which features entertaining yet flexible pieces for young percussion ensembles. It is meant to conjure up all of the fun one might experience at the circus.
PERFORMANCE NOTES
- If the Bells are doubled with Vibraphone, do not use the Optional Vibraphone part.
- If the Xylophone part is doubled with Marimba, it is fine to use the Optional Marimba part. Both parts are playable on one 4-octave instrument.
- The extra “Toys” part has been extracted from the Toys in the Bells and Xylophone parts and the Police Whistle in the Bass Drum part. Therefore, if you use an extra player or two to cover these “Toys,” do not duplicate in the other parts.
- You might even consider putting these extra “Toy” players in front of the ensemble as a fun visual effect in the performance.
The IGNITE Series for the Developing Percussion Ensemble
This unique series was designed specifically for young percussionists as they experience the magic of playing in percussion ensemble. Each piece provides the director and students with great flexibility - from the number of players to the tempo to the instrumentation. Light a fire under your students today!
Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2011
Number of Players: 6-12
Duration: 2:40
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: Ignite Series
Category: Percussion
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Instrumentation
Bells/Toys (may double or substitute Vibraphone or another set of Bells)
Xylophone/Toys (may double or substitute 4-octave Marimba)
Optional Vibraphone
Optional Marimba (4-octave)
Timpani (2)
Snare Drum/Woodblock (may double with Bongos)
2 Concert Toms/Suspended Cymbal (may double with Temple Blocks)
Bass Drum/Acme Whistle (may double with Low Tom)
Toys (may be played by 1 or 2 players in place of the toys in the Bells and Xylophone parts)
Toys Suggestions:
Siren Whistle, Slide Whistle, Ratchet, Duck Call, Train Whistle, Flexatone, Bird Call, Cowbells, Brake Drums, etc.