Yuletide Marimbist, The

Holiday

The Yuletide Marimbist (Book 1) was created to fill a void in Christmas literature for 4-mallet solo marimba (low A). Spanning a wide range of styles, these arrangements are suitable for diverse performance venues - both sacred and secular.

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The Yuletide Marimbist (Book 1) was created to fill a void in Christmas literature for 4-mallet solo marimba. Spanning a wide range of styles, these arrangements are suitable for diverse performance venues - both sacred and secular. Only a 4 1/3-octave marimba is necessary, but cue notes are provided throughout for extended range if you have access to a 5-octave instrument. With one exception ("O Holy Night"), all of the arrangements are flexible in that they may be repeated one or more times by utilizing ending repeats or "D.S./D.C." indication. The book includes performance notes and mallet suggestions for each solo.

Silent Night
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
O Holy Night
Carol of the Bells
What Child Is This?
In the Bleak Midwinter
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Deck the Halls

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2008
Number of Players: 1
Duration: 20:00 total
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Series: Holiday Series
Category: Solo Works

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Marimba (4.3-octave)