Nimrod by Edward Elgar, from Enigma Variations, is one of the most iconic pieces of the Western music canon. This arrangement for marimba quartet gives students and percussionists a great opportunity to bring this piece to life in a smaller, more intimate setting, and to explore their musical voices, both individually and as an ensemble.
Difficulty: Medium
Duration: 5:13
Instrumentation:
- 2-4 marimbas* (2) 4-octave, (1) low A, (1) low C
*If 4 marimbas aren't available, M1 & M3 can share a low A instrument, and M2 & M4 can share a low C instrument.