Alexander-Second Suite (SP)-4T/X/M/V/B/C

This suite combines pitched percussion and membranes in many interesting ways. Each of the four movements explore sounds, textures and feels that can be created with the wide array of percussion instruments orchestrated.


Number of Players: 5
Level of Difficulty: Grade 4+
Published: 1982
Instrumentation:

Player 1: Xylophone, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal
Player 2: Marimba, Bass Drum
Player 3: Vibraphone, Tenor Drum
Player 4: Snare Drum, Bells, Tambourine
Players 5: Chimes, Woodblock, 4 Timpani

William Alexander was born on November 8th 1927 in Lompoc,California. Education includes, University of California - Santa Barbara (B.A.1949), Central College, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University (M.A.1951, Ph.D.1957)