In The Sea

for Marimba & Orchestra

Inspired by some of the marimba compositions of Keiko Abe, In the Sea features driving rhythms and floating melodies creating a beautiful wash of sound. There is room for improvisation in the middle of the piece.

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2003
Number of Players: Standard + 1
Duration: 8:10
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: With Soloist
Category: Full Orchestra

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Instrumentation

Solo Marimba (4.3-octave)

Flute 1-2
Oboe 1-2
Bb Clarinet 1-2
Basson 1-2
F Horn 1-4
C Trumpet 1-3
Trombone 1-2
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion 1 [2 players] (suspended cymbal, finger cymbals, tam tam, crash cymbals, bass drum)
Percussion 2 (bells, tam tam)

Violin 1-2
Viola
Cello
Contrabass