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This is the ensemble version of Burritt's popular piece for solo marimba and percussion trio. It explores the full range of the instrument and of marimba technique. Extremely challenging, but idiomatic writing makes this an impressive piece to add to your repertoire. Once you learn the ensemble version, you can easily play the solo version (Shadow Chaser) on your next solo recital. You can hear a recording of Shadow Chasers on Michael Burritt's CD, Shadow Chasers.
Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 6
Instrumentation:
Player I: Marimba
Player II: Bass Drum, 2 Congas, Log Drum (4 pitches), Hi-Hat, Suspended Cymbal
Player III: Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, 2 Wood Blocks, Floor Tom
Player IV: Vibraphone, Crotales (2 octaves), Rain Stick, Bamboo Wind Chimes (share with player V), Tam-Tam, Brake Drum, Tom-Tom
Player V: 2 Muted Gongs, Bongos, Bamboo Wind Chimes (share with player IV), Bell Tree, Bells, Boo Bams (4 pitches)
Michael Burritt is currently Professor and Director of Percussion Studies in the School of Music at Northwestern University. He has developed a program of international distinction. Mr. Burritt received his Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees, as well as the prestigious Performers Certificate from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. His teachers have included John Beck, Gordon Stout, Paul Yancich and Herbert Flower.
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