Aptly named, Synchronize by Anthony Chmielewski is a high-energy marimba quartet requiring all four players to be cohesively dialed in to the groovy underpinnings of the piece.
Making heavy use of syncopation and interlocking rhythms, the piece is structured around the opening bass marimba riff and the bluesy melody that follows. Musical layers grow more complex, and flashy, split licks are employed toward the explosive conclusion. Each player only requires two mallets, and is performable on 3 instruments (with M1 and M4 sharing a 5-octave marimba). This will be an entertaining showpiece to highlight the virtuosity of 4 unified mallet players.
Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.
4 Marimbas* — (2) 4-octave, (1) low A, (1) 5-octave
*may be performed with 3 marimbas (eliminating a 4-octave and sharing the 5-octave)
Description
Aptly named, Synchronize by Anthony Chmielewski is a high-energy marimba quartet requiring all four players to be cohesively dialed in to the groovy underpinnings of the piece.
Making heavy use of syncopation and interlocking rhythms, the piece is structured around the opening bass marimba riff and the bluesy melody that follows. Musical layers grow more complex, and flashy, split licks are employed toward the explosive conclusion. Each player only requires two mallets, and is performable on 3 instruments (with M1 and M4 sharing a 5-octave marimba). This will be an entertaining showpiece to highlight the virtuosity of 4 unified mallet players.
Use of this product is governed by the license terms outlined here.
Instrumentation
4 Marimbas* — (2) 4-octave, (1) low A, (1) 5-octave
*may be performed with 3 marimbas (eliminating a 4-octave and sharing the 5-octave)
An adaptation of Joachim Horsley’s arrangement for 3 pianos, Beethoven in Havana is proof that a great masterpiece can be enjoyed throughout the centuries!
Written for mallet ensemble and two flutes, this piece demonstrate how well Baroque music adapts to percussion instruments. This arrangement is featured on the popular CD, "Bach on Wood."
Duration: 2:30 | Level: Medium | Personnel: 8 or 9 players
