Arabian Processional Ed Kiefer

percussion ensemble 10 (score & parts)
INSTRUMENTATION
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 (1 player: suspended cymbal, tam-tam, finger cymbals)
Percussion 2 (2 players: tambourine, brake drum)
Percussion 3 (2players: snare drum, optional bass drum)

Evoking images of belly dancers wielding swirling balls of fire on strings, Arabian Processional weaves together a tapestry of celebration, danger & dance. Using repeated syncopated ostinatos and doublings in all the right places, Kiefer introduces students to Eastern scales, harmonies and rhythms.