The Celtic Xylophone, Book 2
The Celtic Xylophone, Book 2 is the second in this series of Irish arrangements 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: 2007
Duration: ca. 8:30 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 2 is the second collection of Irish tunes for solo xylophone and marimba trio. It features arrangements of three lesser known works - "Echo from Leinster," "The Foggy Dew," and "Come Haste to the Wedding." Each represents a different type of Irish tune - the reel, ballad, and jig - respectively. The arrangements are meant to be virtuosic showpieces for the xylophone and will work perfectly on solo recitals and percussion ensemble concerts.
