Intermediate Concert Percussion Ensemble
by Larry Lawless
9 Players
Instrumentation:
Vibraphone Marimba 1 (4 octave) Marimba 2 (4 octave) Marimba 3 (4.3 octave) Percussion 1 (Timbales, Large Cowbell) Percussion 2 (2 Congas) Percussion 3 (Surdo) Percussion 4 (Shaker Guiro) Percussion 5 (Vibraslap, Claves, Agogo Bells)
Inspired by the Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio Nights evokes the sights and sounds of this beautiful southwestern city. Accompanied by traditional Latin percussion instruments, with instructions for substitutes if those instruments are unavailable, this work gives the marimba and vibraphone players the opportunity to solo in the flamenco guitar style as written, or to improvise on their own. A delightful piece for both performers and audience, San Antonio Nights will have the salsa dancers on their feet.
