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IMPORTANT: This is the score for the trio ensemble version of square one. If you are looking for the quintet version, it can be found here.
square one is a challenging marimba solo that showcases a performer’s virtuosity and endurance. The piece is built upon a singular rhythmic pattern; this opens the piece and reoccurs throughout the duration of the work in various forms, as if the performer and the audience are constantly being knocked back to square one.
This version of square one is a reduction of the ensemble version for three percussion accompanists. The solo part is nearly identical to the original (additional shaker during the drum break), allowing those who have learned the original version to easily play with an ensemble.
The original quintet version was written for the World Percussion Group 2024.
Difficulty: Advanced (solo marimba part), Intermediate/Advanced (ensemble parts)
Purchasing this score includes the parts for the ensemble and the original solo marimba score with additional rehearsal markings.
Instrumentation:
Marimba (5 oct.) - soloist
Vibraphone (3 oct.) with 2 bows
Glockenspiel
Djembe
Darbuka
2 Suspended Cymbals
Sizzle Cymbal
Shaker
Note: Percussionists can share instruments to reduce the size of the setup (i.e sharing the cymbals, djembe, and shaker).
IMPORTANT: This is the score for the trio ensemble version of square one. If you are looking for the quintet version, it can be found here.
square one is a challenging marimba solo that showcases a performer’s virtuosity and endurance. The piece is built upon a singular rhythmic pattern; this opens the piece and reoccurs throughout the duration of the work in various forms, as if the performer and the audience are constantly being knocked back to square one.
This version of square one is a reduction of the ensemble version for three percussion accompanists. The solo part is nearly identical to the original (additional shaker during the drum break), allowing those who have learned the original version to easily play with an ensemble.
The original quintet version was written for the World Percussion Group 2024.
Difficulty: Advanced (solo marimba part), Intermediate/Advanced (ensemble parts)
Purchasing this score includes the parts for the ensemble and the original solo marimba score with additional rehearsal markings.
Instrumentation:
Marimba (5 oct.) - soloist
Vibraphone (3 oct.) with 2 bows
Glockenspiel
Djembe
Darbuka
2 Suspended Cymbals
Sizzle Cymbal
Shaker
Note: Percussionists can share instruments to reduce the size of the setup (i.e sharing the cymbals, djembe, and shaker).
