Gibson-Aqalani (SP)-B/V/M/4T/P

Aqalani is a Navajo greeting which can mean either hello or goodbye. Written by John Gibson for 8 players and optional chorus, the percussion are divided into 2 groups of 4.


Number of Players: 8 with optional Chorus
Difficulty: Grade 5
Instrumentation:

Player I: Bells, Bass Drum

Player II: Vibraphone, High Drum

Player III: Marimba, Medium Drum

Player IV: Triangle, 4 Timpani

Player V: Bells, Low Drum

Player VI: 2 Crystal Glasses, 3 Tom-Toms

Player VII: 2 Crystal Glasses, Small Bass Drum

Player VIII: Shakers (maraca and sleighbells played together)

Chorus (optional)