Bartok-Two Pictures, Op. 10 arr. Martin (SP)-2B/2V/C/Cro. /X/4M/5T/P

Two Pictures by Bela Bartok were some of his early works for orchestra, dating from the time when he was becoming familiary with the works of Debussy. The two "Picture" are entitled In Full Flower (Bloom) and Village Dance; each has a distinct style and feeling.

This excellent arrangement of Bartok's work by Michelle (Mickey) Martin is is highly accessible many by groups. Written for 12 players, Martin includes set up instuctions along with the score and parts.

Number of players - 12
Difficulty - Medium-Advanced

Instrumentation -
Player 1 - Glockenspiel, Xylophone
Player 2 - Crotales, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Tambourine
Player 3 - Chimes, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle
Player 4 - Vibraphone 1
Player 5 - Vibraphone 2
Player 6 - Marimba 1
Player 7 - Marimba 2
Player 8 - Marimba 3
Player 9 - Marimba 4
Player 10 - Timpani
Player 11 - Bass Drum, Crash Cymbal (attached)
Player 12 - Tom-toms (4) played with timpani mallets