Gottry-Tight Quarters (SP)-X/opt. B

Demonstrating an extreme economy of space, Tight Quarters by Josh Gottry is scored for four players on a single, shared xylophone, with an optional glockenspiel part playable by one to three players, again on a single instrument. Alternating between composite arpeggiations, simple melodies harmonized in parallel motion, and ensemble scale figures, this chamber ensemble work is captivating in its simplicity and an excellent opportunity to consider and workshop ensemble choreography.

Number of players: 4-7+
Difficulty: Elementary

Instrumentation

One Xylophone
One Glockenspiel (optional)