Monroe-Arcade 1920s (SP)-X (or V)/M (or X)/P

Before the days of video games or even movies, the Penny Arcade served as enjoyment for the kids and adults of the era. Arcade 1920s is a percussion quartet written for the young percussion ensemble. The players are responsible for playing both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments, “toys” to create the sounds of the arcade in the 1920s.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 4
• Difficulty: Elementary/intermediate
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Vibraslap, temple blocks
• Player 2: Xylophone (or vibraphone), triangle, snare drum, bell plate (or cymbal dome)
• Player 3: Chimes, bass drum, police whistle
• Player 4: Marimba (or xylophone), mounted ratchet, brake drum) or cowbell), tambourine (on a padded table or stand), splash cymbal