by Chris Brooks, Chris Crockarell and John R. Hearnes
4 -7 players
A Collection of 4 Grade I Percussion Ensembles
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Concert Bass Drum, Crash Cymbals, (4) Concert Toms, Vibraslap, Ride Cymbal, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal
March of the Dragoons (1:40) - Metals (Bells, Vibes), Woods (Xylo, Marimba), Snare Drum, (2) Timpani, Temple Blocks, Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum
El Quetzal (2:24) - Bells, Xylophone, Timbales (or toms), Congas, Marimba, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell, Bongos
Hark, the Herald Bossa (1:50) - Bells, Xylo, Marimba, Vibes, Snare Drum, Ride Cymbal, Claves, Tom, Cabasa (or shaker), Sleigh Bells
Five Jive (2:00) - Snare Drum, (2) Toms, Suspended Cymbal, Bass Drum, (2) Timpani, Triangle, Cowbell, Tambourine
These ensembles can be performed with 4 players, and include graduated parts for 5, 6 or 7 players, using very accessible instruments.
