Dupin-Le Velo

Le Velo by Francois Dupin is dedicated to the mountain bike that Leigh Howard Stevens bought for himself. This little composition should be played with a fluctuating sense of movement, as shown at the first repeat. Although there are a few markings, the performer should feel free to illustrate the irregular movement of a mountain bike as it rises an falls over the uneven ground. This 4.3 octave marimba solo requires 4 mallets and is approximately 2 minutes long.