Symphony for Percussion

Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free in tempo, rhythm, form), and IV. 8 x 2 + More on the Floor (lop-sided romp through several meter and style changes).

Program Notes

Wonderful piece cast in four eclectic movements: I. Introduction (brief movement in 12/8), II. Magnolia Rag (semi-traditional rag), III. Deep Meditation (free in tempo, rhythm, form), and IV. 8 x 2 + More on the Floor (lop-sided romp through several meter and style changes).

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2001
Number of Players: 12
Duration: 14:45
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Percussion

Instrumentation

Bells
Xylophone 1
Xylophone 2
Vibraphone 1
Vibraphone 2
Marimba 1 (4.3 octaves)
Marimba 2 (4.3 octaves)
Marimba 3 (4.3 octaves)
Percussion 1 (chimes, crash cymbals, slapstick, suspended cymbal, tambourine, castanets)
Percussion 2 (timpani, snare drum)
Percussion 3 (4 tom-toms, bell tree, glass wind chimes)
Percussion 4 (2 tam-tams, bass drum)