Maslanka-Hohner (SP)-8T/B/C OS

Hohner by David Maslanka for percussion orchestra. This piece was written in memory of Bob Hohner, one of the greatest contributors to percussion ensemble literature and performance. Strikingly gorgeous sonorities move audience and players alike.

Instrumentation (21 players):
3 Vibraphones, Mba.1 - 3 marimbas (4 1/3 oct.), Mba.2- 2 marimbas (4 1/2 oct.), Mba.3 - 2 marimbas (4 1/2 oct.), Mba. 4-- 2 marimbas (5.0 oct.), Piano/maraca, Double bass, Perc. 1- Timpani/Tam Tam, Perc. 2-- Small gong/Rain Stick/Orchestra bells/Bell Plate (or large bell), Perc. 3 - Medium gong/Tam Tam/Chimes/Large Sus. Cym./Anvil, Perc. 5 - Small and Large Sus. Cym/Bass Drum/Hand Bells (F#, A, B)Crash Cym., Perc. 6-- Snare Drum/Large Sus. Cym./ 2 Toms, Tenor Drum/ Bass Drum/Crotales, Perc. 7- Timpani/Tam Tam.