Thomson-Get a Clew! (SP)-Solo X/2-3M

Get a Clew! by Andrew Thomson is a delightful showpiece for solo xylophone and marimba trio that was inspired by a sailing trip through the English Channel (a "clew" is the bottom/aft corner of the mainsail, nearest the person steering in most boats).

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 4
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation:
• Player 1: Solo Xylophone
• Player 2: Marimba 1 (4 octave)
• Player 3: Marimba 2 (4 octave)*
• Player 4: Marimba 3 (5 octave)*

* Marimba 2 & 3 may be played by either one or two performer on one 5-octave instrument.

* Feel free to add a percussionist playing snare with brushes, hi-hat, splash cymbal, and “toys.”