Umiliani-Mah-Na, Mah-Na arr. Retschulte (SP)-B/V/C/X/2M/ DS/P/opt. synth./opt. BG

Mah-Na Mah-Na by Piero Umiliani arranged for percussion ensemble by Christopher Retschulte. This piece achieved widespread fame as a classic Muppet sketch. With its catchy melodic material and upbeat style, this piece could add a playful flavor to percussion concerts. This piece can be performed with as few as 8 players or as many as 14.

Instrumentation:
Glockenspiel
Xylophone
Vibraphone
Marimba 1 (4.3-octave, shared with Marimba 2)
Marimba 2 (shared with Marimba 1)
Drumset
Percussion 1 (4 concert toms, vibraslap, tambourine, claves [shared], police whistle)
Percussion 2 (cowbell, claves [shared], bird calls)
Optional Instruments: Chimes, Solo Instrument (e.g., trumpet, saxophone, vocalist, etc.), Synthesizer, Bass Guitar, Hi-hat (or shaker), Auxiliary Battery (2 players - concert snare, concert bass drum, crash cymbals)