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Children's Medley from 'Bach on Wood'
Composer: Bach, J. S.
Number of Players: 6Instrumentation: glockenspiel, xylophone, small marimba (4 octave), 5-octave marimba (low C), vibraphone, three timpani (32”, 29”, 26”), woodblock, triangle, 2 alarm clocks, drumkit, 3 cowbells, temple blocks, ratchet, siren whistle.
Number of mallets: 2
Difficulty: Intermediate
This medley is comprised of three sections: The first two sections, Mussette in D and Minuet in G, are both from J.S. Bach’s Notebook for Anna Magdalena (1725), a collection of pieces compiled by Bach for his second wife. Spinning Song (the third section of this medley) was composed in the mid-1800s by German composer Albert Elmenreich. Its familiar charm has been enjoyed by generations of piano hobbyists both young and old.
Arranged for percussion sextet, each section presents a unique and distinctive sound. Much of its character is driven by the colorful orchestration and the variety of multi-percussion setups requiring some nimble instrument and/or implement switches. In the hands of a well-trained ensemble, the charm built into Children's Medley will jump off the stage and into the laps of enthusiastic listeners!
