Marimba Suite (all 4 parts)

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Part I - Part II - Part III - Part IV
A series of pieces for two percussionists on one 4 1/3 octave marimba plus a third percussionist on various non-pitched percussion instruments. These pieces vary in difficulty but may be combined to create a unique program for each performance. The length of each piece is under 3:00 which allows for freedom to program one short performance or a longer, multi-movement performance.
 
Part I:
Grade II
Approx. performance time 1:42
4 1/3 octave marimba, snare, shaker, cowbell
key of: Db major
 
Part II:
Grade II-III
Approx. performance time 2:31
4 1/3 octave marimba, snare, floor tom, sus. cym.
 
Part III:
Grade III-IV
Approx. performance time 1:25
4 1/3 octave marimba, snare, sus. cym.
key of: G minor
 
Part IV:
Part four introduces a four mallet marimba 1 part. The piece has a samba bass line and comping chords contrasted by an eight measure melodic section. There is also a section in the second half of the piece featuring the percussionist.