Mancini, D.-Victory and Celebration (SP)-B/V/3M/4T/P/BG/PN

Victory and Celebration is a large work for percussion ensemble. David Mancini exploits many feels and textures to achieve a wide array of effects. The work opens with a legato chorale passage. A lively African section livens the middle section up to bring the piece to a close.

Number of Players: 12
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player 1: Marimba

Player 2: Marimba, Bells

Player 3:Marimba 4 1\2 Oct.

Player 4: Vibes

Player 5:Piano

Player 6: Bass

Player 7: Marimba (share with III)

Player 8: Med. Sus. Cym, Timpani, Djembe

Player 9: Gourd Cabsa

Player 10: Djembe

Player 11: Djembe 2

Player 12: Djum Djun

Dave Mancini is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where he was also awarded the Performer's Certificate. Dave Mancini has performed as drummer or percussionist with artists such as Eddie Daniels, Urbie Green, Marvin Stamm, Jeff Tyzik, Allen Vizzutti, Don Menza, The Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band, Bill Dobbins, Rosemary Clooney, Diahann Carroll, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and Bob Hope.