Yradier-Paloma, La (The Dove) arr. Houllif (SP)-B/V/M/P

This octet arrangement of La Paloma features a serene, enchanted, harmonized Spanish melody in a beguine style. Rhythms are limited to quarter, eighth, sixteenth and simple syncopations which are perfect for grade 3 groups. Players and audiences will be charmed by this famous Sebastian Yradier piece.

Number of players: 8
Difficulty:Elementary/intermediate

Player 1: Glockenspiel
Player 2: Vibraphone
Player 3: Marimba (4-4.3 octave)
Player 4: Snare drum
Player 5: Bass drum
Player 6: Tom tom
Player 7: Claves
Player 8: Maracas