Lewis Norfleet has arranged an excerpt from Nikolai Rimsky-Korsokov's The Snow Maiden for percussion ensemble entitled - Dance of the Tumblers. This light and buoyant piece is written for 13 intermediate to advanced players (mostly written as two mallet parts).
In 2/4 time throughout the whole piece, this is a great piece in a percussion concert that allows the audience to rest their ears.
Instrumentation:
- Marimbas (4), Xylophone, Vibraphones (2)
- Bells, Chimes, Timpani (4)
- Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tambourine
- Small and Large Crash Cymbals, Crash Cymbals, Gong, Triangle
Duration: 3:00
Difficulty: Medium +