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Marimba Concertino - The WAVE

Composer: Abe, Keiko

Number of Players: 5
Instrumentation: Solo Marimba Percussion I: Bongos, 3 Congas, Cowbell, Claves, Slapstick, Temple Blocks (5 pitch), Wind Chime, Suspended Cymbal, Finger Cymbal, Glocken Percussion II: 4 Tom-Toms, Claves, Binzasara, Temple Blocks (5 pitch), Glass Chime, Suspended Cymbal, Glocken Percussion III: Timpani (1), Bass Drum, Claves, Slit Drum, Tubular Bells, Tam-Tam (middle), Suspended Cymbal, Ratchet Percussion IV: Timpani (1), Bass Drum, Claves, Slit Drum, Tubular Bells, Tam-Tam (large), Suspended Cymbal
Number of mallets: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Accompaniment: Ensemble
Marimba Concertino is a work for solo marimba and four percussionists. The opening of the piece features energetic trades between the pitched and non-pitched players. This section is contrasted with a grave chorale that is supported by timpani and suspended cymbals. A cadenza section after the chorale is a great area to showcases musicality and dynamic expression. A driving triplet based sections brings the piece to a close.