The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1
The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1 is a collection of Irish tunes for solo xylophone and marimba trio. The three arrangements are meant to be virtuosic showpieces for the xylophone and will work perfectly on solo recitals and percussion ensemble concerts.
Medium: Solo Xylophone w/ Marimba Trio
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Composed: 2006
Duration: ca. 7:00 total
Difficulty: Grade 3-4+
Instrumentation
Solo Xylophone (3.5-octave)
Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Marimba 2 (4-octave)
Marimba 3 (5-octave)
*Marimba 1 & 3 may perform on the same instrument. All are 2-mallet parts.
Program Notes
The Celtic Xylophone, Book 1 is a collection of Irish tunes for solo xylophone and marimba trio. It features arrangements of the ever-popular "Irish Washerwoman" and "Londonderry Air" ("Danny Boy") and a lesser-known work, "The Absent-Minded Woman." Each represents a different type of Irish tune — the jig, ballad, and reel — respectively. The arrangements are meant to be virtuosic showpieces for the xylophone and will work perfectly on solo recitals and percussion ensemble concerts.
