Concerto for Marimba & Wind Ensemble David J. Long

Marimba Feature
Solo Marimba with Band
Number of Players:Standard + 1
Copyright:1997
Solo Marimba

Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
English Horn
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2
Clarinet in Bb 3
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
Trumpet in Bb 3
Horn in F 1
Horn in F 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Tuba

Timpani

Percussion 1 (Xylophone, Bells, Chimes, Suspended Cymbal)

Percussion 2/3 (Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Tambourine)

Percussion 4/5 (Crash Cymbals, Bass Drum, Woodblock, Tam-Tam)
This is your next powerhouse marimba concerto! David Long has written a difficult, but idiomatic, solo part with ensemble parts playable by a high school band. The orchestral version is exquisite. Beautiful melodies and harmonic language coupled with driving rhythms make this piece an audience favorite and a hit with the serious marimbist.

You can hear a recording of this version on Nathan Daughtrey's CD, "Spiral Passages" (also available from C. Alan). Also available with wind ensemble or orchestra.