McCarthy-Rimbadance (2S)-V/M/P

Rimbadance by Daniel McCarthy uses timbral notation for the percussion part, indicating pitches for each percussion instrument in the set-up. After a free, improvisatory opening for the marimba, the vibraphone begins a sixteenth ostinato while the marimba plays fast runs and arpeggios over top. The multiple percussion set-up creates a fascinating dialogue with the marimba throughout the rest of the piece, driving all the way to the end.

Number of players: 2
Difficulty: Intermediate

Instrumentation

Player 1: Marimba (5 octave)
Player 2: Vibraphone, bongos, timbales, snare drum, 2 low toms, kick bass drum, small tam-tam, metal, sizzle ride, 2 log drums, temple blocks, maracas, marimba (5 octave)