Medium Concert Percussion Ensemble
Josh Gottry
7 Players
Instrumentation: Chimes/Bells, Vibraphone, Marimba 1 (4-octave)*, Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)*, Bass Guitar (opt. Bass Marimba), Drumset, Percussion (Triangle, Wind Chimes, Shaker).
*Both Marimba parts may share one 4.3-octave instrument
An adaptation of the advent hymn "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus," Joy of Every Heart puts an Afro-Cuban spin on the traditional melody and would make a great addition to a holiday percussion ensemble concert.