Longo-To the Red and Blue (SP)-opt. B/2V/opt. X/2-3M/5T/P

Commissioned by James Leslie and the University of Dayton Percussion Ensemble, To the Red and Blue is a spirited and uplifting addition to your program. A crowd-pleasing opener or closer, this piece combines bluesy melodies with syncopated rhythmic grooves. Flexible instrumentation allows the addition of multiple players as desired.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 8-11
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Glockenspiel (optional)
• Player 2: Vibraphone 1
• Player 3: Vibraphone 2
• Player 4: Xylophone (optional)
• Player 5: Marimba 1 (4.3 octave)
• Player 6: Marimba 2 (5 octave)
• Player 7: Marimba 3 (4.3 octave) (optional)
• Player 8: Timpani [5 drums]
• Player 9: Snare drum, triangle, hi-hat (shared w/Player 11)
• Player 10: Small bass drum, shaker, 4 concert toms
• Player 11: Suspended cymbal, splash cymbal, hi-hat (shared w/ Player 9)