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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.
